Teaching Assistant at St Edward's School

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Grade D SCP 5 or 6 dependent on experience

£25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata (Pay award pending)

Actual Salary £18,650 - £18,946

St Edward’s School is a high-performing school with an amazing SEND team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our strong and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant you will become part of a caring organisation deeply focused on securing outstanding futures for young people.

Many of our Teaching Assistants have used this path as a springboard into teaching, progressing into teacher training and ultimately a career in teaching.  Others have chosen the role as a fulfilling way to use their gifts and experiences to help young people.

What are we looking for in you? Applicants will need to be experienced, enthusiastic, proactive, and familiar with the secondary school context. You will have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement. In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community.

The post is permanent, 31.5 hrs per week, term time only including INSET days working between the hours of 8.25am and 3.30pm.

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk for further information about our unique school.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Closing date:  Wednesday 9 September 2026

Interview Date: TBC