Dorset Council
Teaching Assistant G5 - Witchampton First School
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Witchampton CE First School Teaching Assistant G5
Witchampton CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £8,979 - £9,122 per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 15 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.
It is offered on a Temporary basis until 24-Mar-2027
Approximate start date 19-Oct-2026.
Role Overview
We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis until the Easter term with the possibility of an extension until the end of the Summer term. This role is offered on a fixed term contract of 15 hours per week to include 3 INSET days.
The ideal candidate will work 10.30am - 1.30pm 5 days per week which may be subject to change according to business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Previous Teaching Assistant experience
- Prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
- Regularly liaise with staff, pupils and parents across the school, as well as with our Trust central team colleagues
Important Dates
- Interviews will take place on 5th October 2026
- Closing date: 27th September 2026
Application Process
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role by clicking on the Apply button below.
If you have any further questions, please contact Kerrie Donnelly, People Officer by emailing [email protected]
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
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Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Additional Information
- This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
- Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
- All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
- Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016).
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About Us
About our School
We are a small and friendly school situated in the beautiful, rural village of Witchampton; just a short drive from Wimborne, Verwood and Blandford. Witchampton C of E First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Dorset. We are responsible and accountable for the education of over 7000 pupils from 3 to 19 years of age and for the employment and support of over 1000 staff in 19 schools across Dorset, from Bridport in the West of the county to Verwood in the East.
We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
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