Dorset Council UK
Teaching Assistant at Stickland's CE VA Primary School
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We are a small, friendly, family-focused village school, situated in beautiful countryside between Dorchester and Yeovil. Our Church of England school offers a vibrant ethos and strong, positive links with parents, governors, the church and the local community. Our children are happy, confident and motivated.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a “can do” attitude, on a term-time only basis, to join our team.
The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assistants to ensure the children meet their potential whilst providing a stable, caring and supportive learning environment. You will be part of a team that is experienced and supportive where you can really get to know the pupils and your colleagues. The role is very varied, with no one day being the same, whilst being extremely rewarding. The working hours are 27.25 and will be 8:30 am to 3:15pm 3 days a week with half an hour for lunch and 2 days a week 8:30 am to 1.00 pm. Working days to be discussed, the successful applicant will start at some point in September 2026 provided we receive the appropriate references, school and safeguarding clearances.
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This is an opportunity to join our passionate and enthusiastic team! We are seeking a motivated, skilled and resilient person who ideally has experience of supporting a range of children. They will have a flexible approach, exemplary communication skills and be able to meet the needs of our children.
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The salary will be based on Dorset Job Evaluation XS10.4 (Grade 5).
Please contact the School on 01935 83287 and ask for Ruth Adler to discuss this opportunity further.
Interviews will be held in September 2026. If you have not been contacted by email by 30th September 2026, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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