Teaching Assistant G5 - St John's First School

St John's CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £11,059 - £11,235 per annum per annum (Grade 5)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 18 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. 

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31-Dec-2027.

Approximate start date 01-Jan-2027.

St John’s Church of England First School is seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, capable and creative Teaching Assistant for 18 hours per week.  This is a fixed term appointment covering maternity leave until 31 December 2027.

The ideal candidate will work 6 hours per day from 8.45am until 3.15pm (with half hour unpaid lunch break).  The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff to support access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. The role will involve supervising and supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs.

Working pattern is Monday to Wednesday, term time only including INSET days, which may be subject to change according to business need.

Closing date: 18th November 2026

Interview Date: 24th November 2026

If you would like more information about the role or would like to apply for the role, please click the Apply button below.

If you have any further questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected]

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

Part of Initio Learning Trust, St John’s CE First School is a vibrant school with strong links to the local community. The school is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team and children who are eager to learn and achieve their best.

For more information please visit our school website: http://www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk/

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above. 

Initio Learning Trust provides:

• A supportive and welcoming environment with a genuine commitment to professional development.

• A flexible, equal opportunities workplace.

• Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme.

• Employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.

Initio Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Dorset. We are responsible and accountable for the education of over 7000 pupils from 3 to 19 years of age and for the employment and support of over 1000 staff in 19 schools across Dorset, from Bridport in the West of the county to Verwood in the East.

We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbe