Teaching Assistant - Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School

Bere Regis Primary & Pre-School (part of Wessex Multi Academy Trust) Teaching Assistant

Minimum of 17.5 hours per week – Grade 5, £10,408 – £10,573 pro‑rated per annum.

‘Putting Children at the Heart of Learning’ – Bere Regis Primary and Pre‑school is a therapeutic thinking school. Strong relationships are at the heart of our daily practice; we work closely with staff, parents and carers to ensure that the well‑being of our children, and the wider school community, is at the heart of everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our dedicated and caring staff team, our vibrant learning environment and our strong partnership with parents and carers.

We are deeply committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background or ability, achieves their very best. Equally, we are passionate about developing the talent of all staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our existing support staff team. The post is for a minimum of 17.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 12.00, with a possibility of some additional hours, dependent on pupil need.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher, often as part of a lesson.
• Leading groups or working with pupils on an individual basis.
• Assisting in all aspects of children’s learning and pastoral care in line with the school’s ethos.
• Being a team player, calm and patient, with an eye for detail and excellent communication skills to support children.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17.5 hours per week commitment.
• Team player with calm, patient demeanor and excellent communication.
• A eye for detail and a commitment to support children under the school ethos.

Benefits

• Strong, supportive team and modern new school building.
• Generous benefits package: pension scheme, health cash plan, bike and tech schemes, wellbeing support and more (subject to qualifying period).
• Close collaboration with colleagues across the Trust with shared expertise and enhanced opportunities for pupils.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. The pro‑rated salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.