The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset, including Charmouth Primary School.
Charmouth Primary School and Nursery in West Dorset is situated on the beautiful Jurassic Coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This modern, purpose built school lies in the heart of the traditional seaside village, only a stone’s throw from the beach where the school extends its learning with outdoor activities including rock pooling, art, beach cleans and more.
The school provides for children from the age of three, offering a friendly, safe and nurturing environment with excellent connections with the local community. Based on the edge of west Dorset and East Devon, the school can be reached from Exeter, Taunton and Weymouth.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- to deliver targeted interventions
- to promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well being
- to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
- you will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
This post is fixed term until 31 August 2026, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
Closing date: Midday on Sunday 10 August 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 August 2025
Why work for us
Whatever role or level, we are committed to supporting staff in their professional development and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring
- fast track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools
- access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
- access to a free and confidential employee wellbeing programme
Tax free cycle to work scheme
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered