Level 3 1:1 Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Fixed Term to August 2026 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding and the needs of the school).
30 hours, 25 minutes per week (Term time only)
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, is seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Level 3 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND from April 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
The successful candidates will:
- Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
- Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
- Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
Required: April 2026
Salary: Grade C 3-6 - £24,796 to £25,989 (Full Time Equivalent)/£12.85-£13.47 hourly rate
Contract: Fixed Term/Part-Time until August 2026 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding and needs of the school)
If you require further information, please contact Anna Hart, Senior Administrator, by email at [email protected] or contact the School Office on 01305 782600.
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 Disclosure is required for this post.
Closing Date: 9am on 18 March 2026
Interview Date: 24 March 2026
To apply: Please view the Job Description and Application notes and send your completed Application Pack (to include Application Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form) available from the School Website: http://www.staugustines.dorset.sch.uk to [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.