Classroom Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Longfleet CE Primary School, Poole

Classroom Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Longfleet CE Primary School

31.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Hours of Duty: 8.30pm-3.15pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Term-time (38 weeks)

Salary: Grade D SCP 5-6, £13.26 - £13.47 per hour

Actual Salary: £18,067 - £18,854 per annum pro rata

Starting ASAP, Fixed Term until  August 2026

The school is seeking to appoint a general Teaching Assistant (level 2) where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis.

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to motivate and encourage children; who is enthusiastic, responsible and enjoys working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning, promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C/level 4 or above.

We would love to hear from you if you:

•             Have experience of working in a school setting.

•             Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment

•             Work well in a team

•             Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

•             Have good communication skills

We can offer:

•             The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team

•             A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

•             An attractive and well-resourced school

•             Excellent professional development opportunities

Please visit the school website for further information about the school www.longfleet.poole.sch.uk For more information about the role please contact the Headteacher, Nigel Helm, on 01202 673652.

External Candidates: Please send a fully completed application form to: [email protected]

Closing Date: We will start to shortlist on Monday 2^nd February 2026 and this advert will remain open until the position is filled

Interviews: TBC February 2026

To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. Please note CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. CLP will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.