Dorset Council UK
Teaching Assistant G5 - Merley First School
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Merley First School Teaching Assistant G5
Actual Salary £15,360 - £15,604 per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
It is offered on a Permanent basis.
Approximate start date 01-Nov-2026.
Merley First School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant to join our team.
This is a permanent position for four days per week, 8.30 to 15.15, which may be subject to change according to business need.
The roles involve working both in the classroom alongside the class teacher and outside with small intervention groups, to support all the children and enable them to achieve their full learning potential. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential.
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We Are Looking For Someone Who
- is willing to embrace, support and develop the ethos of our school
- is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our children
- can lead, inspire and motivate children in line with the school’s vision and values
- will assist in all aspects of children's learning
- can provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the school, promoting positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour
- has positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues
- has good interpersonal and communication skills
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Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Nikki Daunt 01202 888455 or by emailing recruitment@merleyfirstschool.org
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