Dorset Council
Teaching Assistant - Piddle Valley First School
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Job Description: Teaching Assistant
We require a Teaching Assistant, with relevant qualifications and experience, on a fixed term basis to support teaching and learning for an individual and the general class. The hours are 27.5 per week, over 5 days, term time only, commencing September 2026. The post will involve all the duties of a Teaching Assistant as outlined in the job description, and will involve working with children across the EYFS age range. We are looking for a highly motivated team member with the skills and experience to assist the teachers in promoting high standards of achievement and behaviour. The successful applicant will work primarily with individuals and groups within classrooms, supporting their learning. Experience with pastoral support and emotional literacy is essential. The ability to form sound relationships with very young children and understand early childhood development will be key.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th July. Interviews will be held on Friday 17th July 2026. Any questions or to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01300 348219.
Further Information
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
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The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
About Us
At Piddle Valley CE First School, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that caters to children aged 2 years 9 months to 9 years old. We believe that every child deserves an exceptional education and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Situated at the heart of the community, our school is nestled in the beautiful Piddle Valley. This picturesque location provides a serene backdrop for our students to learn and grow.
The Wessex MAT is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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