All LocationsAll Locations:
Sherborne
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£17,286 - £17,541 pro-rated actual salary
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Function:
School Support Staff
EmployerEmployer:
Sherborne Area Schools Trust
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
9.00am

About the role

Salary(pay award pending)

Teaching Assistant : Grade 5, Point 5 - 6: £16,106 - 16,361 per annum (subject to experience)*

Midday Supervisor: Grade 1, Point 3: £1,180 per annum 

Contract:  

Teaching Assistant: 27.08 hours (27 hours, 5 minutes) per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Midday Supervisor: 2.08 hours ( 2 hours, 5 minutes) per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days)

Both role are fixed term until 31st August 2027

We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide dedicated support for a named child. 

This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about education and making a positive impact on a child’s learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff to ensure the child feels safe, supported, and included in all aspects of school life.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 support to a child both in lesson and at lunchtimes, in line with their individual learning and care needs.
  • Support the child’s emotional, social, and academic development in the classroom and during other school activities.
  • Work closely with teaching staff and parents to implement and adapt learning strategies.
  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Assist with record keeping and observations as required.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with young children, ideally in a primary school setting.
  • Understands the importance of building trust and consistency.
  • Is patient, nurturing, and adaptable to the changing needs of the child.
  • Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team.
  • Has relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent experience – desirable but not essential).

Further Information

To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here

For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.
 
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via [email protected] or on 01935 812619.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, 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 be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST 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 have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.


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