Vacancy: Teaching Assistants
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5–6, £13.70–£13.92 per hour. £18,328 - £18,619 actual salary pro rated.
Type of Contract
• Available to start as soon as possible
• 4th January to 31st July 2026 (fixed term in the first instance)
• 08:30am – 03:00pm daily, including lunchtime supervision
• 30 minutes lunch break (unpaid)
• Mon to Fri, term time only
• 30 hours per week
We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants on a fixed term contract for the Spring and Summer term, initially. The posts are Monday to Friday, term time only including INSET days.
The prime responsibility will be to provide class-based learning support for children in EYFS or KS1 or KS2. There will be a significant element of supporting children with complex SEND needs i.e. meeting the provisions detailed on EHC Plans. Please note that supervising children at lunchtime is also key requirement of the role.
This role is suitable for colleagues with a commitment to inclusion and who would love to support children with a range of complex educational and social needs.You may be an experienced practitioner looking for a supportive and caring school to work in. This is also an exciting opportunity for graduates or school/college leavers who are considering entering the teaching profession and who wish to gain some experience before applying to initial teacher training providers. We will offer training on the job for this role, as well as opportunities to prepare you for teacher training/interview.
You must have a genuine interest in working with children and entering the education profession. You will have lots of energy, resilience and a willingness to work in a team. Set in the heart of the Bournemouth, Moordown St John’s Primary School offers a caring community, enthusiastic children and a staff who aspire for all children to achieve their very best.
Visits are warmly encouraged and can be made by contacting the school office.
Applications should be made online via Dorset Council Jobs.
For further information please contact: Kerri Chant
• Address: Moordown St John's CE Primary School, Vicarage Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2SA
• Telephone: 01202 527683
• Email: [email protected]
School website: www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk
Closing date: 23:59 on Friday 20th November 2026
Provisional interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026