Westfield Arts College
Casual Teaching Assistants required immediately
DCC JE post XS10.5S Grade 4, £13.05 per hour
We are looking for casual Teaching Assistants to join our team. Candidates must want to play a full part in the life of the school and enjoy working as part of a friendly and dedicated team. Successful candidates must be flexible and adaptable and be able to support our pupils within the classroom or in small groups. You may be expected to work across any age range.
Understanding a therapeutic approach to managing the needs of our pupils is essential to our Teaching Assistant roles and it is expected that the successful candidate will undertake appropriate training.
Westfield is a highly regarded 4-19, 234 pupil Dorset special school. All pupils have moderate/complex learning difficulties and more than half have a diagnosis of ASD. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and successful school. They will also receive the full support of an exceptionally committed and skilful staff team. Ofsted judged us as outstanding in February 2023.
Westfield is committed 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 required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job description and application forms are available via the Dorsetforyou website.
Further information about Westfield can be found at www.westfield.dorset.sch.uk
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 2 October 2025
Contact:
Julie Rook, Admin Officer (HR)
[email protected]