Job Description

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools, is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Portesham CE Primary School.



Portesham Primary School is set in the beautiful village of Portesham, close to the towns of Dorchester and Weymouth, with good transport links across both Dorset and Devon. The school provides a warm and nurturing learning environment with a family atmosphere which has excellent relationships with parents/carers and the local community. This role is for 20 hours per week, term time only until 31 August 2026. Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual with experience of phonics to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

to deliver targeted interventions to promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion


In return we offer:

the opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust employee assistance programme cycle to work scheme contributory pension through Local Government Pension
Should you require more information about the position, please contact the School Administrator on office@portesham.dorset.sch.uk or 01305 871283.



Closing date: Midday 30 September 2025



Interview date: 7 October 2025



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.