Teaching Assistant St Mary's Academy

About the role

Teaching Assistant (EHCP Support)

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient and passionate about helping children thrive?

At Beaminster St Mary's Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), while also contributing to the wider life of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all our children.

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A supportive and welcoming team of teachers, support staff and senior leaders
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A caring and inclusive school community
• A beautiful rural setting in the heart of Beaminster

• Enjoys working one-to‑one with children with additional needs, including those with ASD, ADHD or communication and interaction needs
• Is calm, patient, nurturing and understanding
• Has experience of, or an interest in, supporting children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Is flexible, resilient and able to adapt to individual pupil needs
• Has a creative and solution‑focused approach
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all children
• Shares the school's values and commitment to inclusion
• Can support learning both individually and in small groups

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is proud to be part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.