Job Description

Shape Young Futures: Dynamic Teaching Assistant Role at Hillside School!

Ready for a truly rewarding role where your energy and dedication directly contribute to student success? Hillside School is looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team!


This job is offered on a casual basis. Hourly rate of pay 13.26 - 13.47 (SCP 5 - 6) depending on experience.


As a key support to our teachers and Headteacher, you'll be on the front lines, implementing engaging learning programmes and ensuring a stable, safe, and positive environment for our pupils. Your days will be dynamic, from supervising activities during teaching periods to ensuring safety and engagement during indoor and outdoor midday breaks.

Where You'll Shine:

A crucial element of this role is providing specialised support. You'll have the opportunity to work 1:1 and in small groups with all children, including those facing learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural challenges, adapting your approach to unlock their unique potential and foster their personal growth.


Work will be offered on a flexible, ad-hoc basis to support the school's day-to-day needs, supporting the class teacher and helping with wider school activities. Some opportunities may run for longer periods, offering the chance to build continuity and experience across the school.


Approximate start date 05/01/2026.


We are looking for adaptable, positive individuals who enjoy variety, as hours and timings may vary depending on need.


If you are a proactive, caring, and resilient individual committed to helping every child achieve their best, apply today!


Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.


Advert closes: Sunday 30th November 2025


Interview date: Thursday 4th December 2025


If you have any further questions, please contact

Debbie Tarrant on 01202 822737

or by emailing recruitment@hillsidefirstschool.org

About our School

Nestled in Verwood, Dorset, Hillside First School invites candidates to join our successful team. With 211 pupils, our well-equipped school offers an enriching learning environment, including a spacious outdoor area.


At Hillside, we pride ourselves on a close-knit staff and strong community support. Our children are eager learners, displaying excellent behaviour and enthusiasm to learn. Embracing the values of respect, ambition, and perseverance, we adhere to the ethos of placing children at the heart of everything we do.


Join Hillside for a community fostering collaboration, innovation, and dedication to nurturing successful outcomes for our children. If you are passionate about education, we encourage you to apply for our teaching position. Join a school where every day is an opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation.


For more information please visit our school website: http://www.hillsidefirstschool.org/


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 offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. 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 wellbeing.