Please see https://www.dumpton.com/Vacancies for full details
As part of our mission to ensure the very best provision for pupils in the classroom, we are recruiting a new Teaching Assistant who will play a crucial role in ensuring that all our pupils are nurtured and supported to fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will join a strong Junior Section staff team (Y3 to Y5), and play a key role in ensuring Dumpton Prep School continues to be seen as a leading independent school which provides a superb education for its pupils. The successful candidate will provide a high standard of care to pupils, support class teachers, and involve themselves fully in the busy life of the school. It could suit an enthusiastic, experienced TA looking for a new challenge in an outstanding independent school, but we are equally open to talented and ambitious candidates, perhaps with future aspirations of a career in teaching, who are taking their first steps on this journey.
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To support children with their learning in and out of the classroom, helping them fulfil their academic and personal potential.
To support class teachers with preparation and planning of lessons and learning activities.
To work with individual or small groups of pupils on specific areas of focus as directed by the class teacher.
To communicate and build positive relationships with parents.
To support in the supervision of pupils throughout the day including outside play time and lunchtime.
To be friendly, informative proactive and well-organised.
To uphold the 'aim high' culture of Dumpton, having high expectations for pupils and supporting them to meet them.
To be involved and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, including participating and supporting in PE/Games.
To assist with the day to today routines at Dumpton ensuring smooth and successful transitions and activities, helping children gain independence and confidence.
To attend staff meetings, INSET training and training courses as required, taking an interest in professional development.
To work in accordance with Dumpton School policies, including Health and Safety and Risk management.
To understand Safeguarding Children and report any concerns or observations to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee will be required to perform duties outside of this at the discretion of the Headmaster
Person Specification
Please see the vacancies page of our website
Further Information
Based at Dumpton School, Wimborne, Dorset.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:15 - 16.15 (term time only) - though there is flexibility possible for outstanding candidates.
Salary: 20,724- 21,006 per annum.
The school is inclusive and committed to achieving equality of opportunity for our pupils - and we feel the same about our staff. We would actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to work at Dumpton, contributing to a rich, diverse staff team where our unique talents can contribute to our collective success.
Applicants must undergo a DBS check and all associated checks. As per the latest Safer Recruitment guidance for education, the school will request references in advance of interviews - please contact us if this is an issue.
The closing date for applications is on Friday 5th December 2025
Candidates should send a cover letter and completed application form to
recruitment@dumpton.com
or by post marked for the attention of the Headmaster, Dumpton School, Deans Grove House, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF
Interviews for short listed candidates are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10th December
The role will commence in January 2026
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 13.21-13.39 per hour
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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