Job Description

30 hours per week

24,796-25,989 Annual salary Pro-rota

Monday to Friday

The Governors of St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring 1:1 Teaching Assistant. 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 candidate 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 Date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

Friday 10th October 2025



Interviews week commencing 13th October 2025



Please send all completed application forms to office@stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk



Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email



Please visit our website - St Mary's Catholic First School - Home




St Mary's Catholic First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.



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.



This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.