Dorset Council UK
Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Somerford Community Primary School
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Somerford Primary School
Draper Road
Christchurch
BH23 3AS
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Frampton
Telephone: (01202) 485436
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL II - FIXED TERM LINKED TO CHILD’S FUNDING
We are looking for an outstanding teaching assistant to work in our school who has significant experience of working with children with special educational needs, especially those who have communication and interaction difficulties.
Somerford Community Primary School is an inclusive setting at the heart of our community. We value the staff who work with us and offer a supportive team to work with. We also offer many benefits to support staff well-being and want our staff to be recognised for their work with our children.
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An understanding of trauma-informed practices, as well as how to support children with communication and interaction difficulties will be important. They will also be able to implement effective behaviour management strategies to support children who are dysregulated due to their individual needs. The role could be to support in either Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent upon experience.
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The successful applicant will be required to work 30 hours and 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8.40am - 3.20pm, with half an hour lunch break, 38 weeks per year. (Term time only) BCP Grade 4, pro rata. This will be a fixed term contract linked to the child’s funding until end of term, July 2027
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th August 2026
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