Teaching Assistant & Senior Teaching Assistant
Closing in 15 days (20 February 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £13,603.00 - £14,040.00 Annually (Actual)
Employer: St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Location: Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 20 February 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Salary: Grade 7, Point 8 – 14: £2,600 – £2,863 per annum (subject to experience) & Grade 5, Point 5 -6: £11,003 – £11,177 per annum (subject to experience)
Contract: Fixed-Term until August 2026, 22 hours, 40 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.
What will I be doing?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support the learning, emotional well-being, and social development of our pupils. You will also undertake the role of Senior Teaching Assistant for 4 hours, 10 minutes per week to cover PPA.
The role will include:
- Supporting the class teacher in delivering high quality teaching and learning
- Assist in the preparation and organisation of classroom resources
- Work with individual or small groups of pupils to reinforce learning
- Help to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Promote good behaviour and support the emotional wellbeing of pupils
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with children
- Is patient, caring, and enthusiastic
- Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Has good communication and organisational skills
DBS check
This post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supporting documents and information
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For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.
You are warmly encouraged to visit our school prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact the school office, via office@bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk.