Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to start early November. The position would be with working with a range of pupils with additional needs as directed by the school SENDCo, Complex Communication Base leader or Class Teacher.
Damers School is a dynamic, unique, child-centred, caring school with high aspirations for all pupils. We are an Eco school with big ideas and pride ourselves in helping every child thrive with a broad and balanced curriculum that offers many opportunities for each child to achieve their potential. Damers is located in the heart of Poundbury, an extremely supportive community in a fantastic Dorset location. We can offer you:

A friendly, welcoming and supportive team of staff and governors Kind, polite and hard-working children who are proud of their school A supportive and aspirational workplace where professional development is valued An experienced Inclusion Team 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
We are looking for someone who:

Has some knowledge and experience of working in a busy school and teaching and learning across the Early Years, KS1 and/or KS2. Will be proud to work as part of our school and will uphold our ethos and values. Understands the development of our youngest children. Is willing to work with pupils with additional needs, some of which may have very challenging needs, and deploy a range of different strategies in order to support them Is willing to work across a different range of classrooms and spaces throughout the school day Can be flexible in their provision and approaches and is resilient and a good communicator Is willing to support pupils during lunch time through providing games and activities as part of our enhanced lunchtime provision Enjoys a challenge and problem solving within a supportive, fun team Can offer new ideas and be open to learning new skills. Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, have patience and understanding, and clear communication skills.


Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please call us on 01305 262924 or email office@damers.wessex.ac