Job Description

St John's CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G3 [Fixed term] to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 17,294 - 17,565 per annum per annum (Grade 3)


This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 30 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.


It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31 August 2026.


Approximate start date 3 November 2025 or earlier.


We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, capable and creative Teaching Assistant.


The role will involve assisting the Headteacher and teachers in the implementation of a programme of work and in the provision of a stable, caring and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their personal, social and moral development.


The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the activities of pupils during the school teaching periods and the midday sessional break within the school, including both indoor and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times.


There may be a Special Needs input to work with pupils. Support is both on a 1:1 basis and in group, to pupils with disability, learning difficulty or behavioural problems.


Qualities required for the role include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to be flexible & adaptable and a team player.


Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025.


Working pattern is Monday-Friday 08.45 to 1515 hours, term time only including INSET days, which may be subject to change according to business need.


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


If you have any further questions, please contact

Sarah Small

on

01202 883675

or by emailing

recruitment@stjohnsfirstschool.org

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

Part of Initio Learning Trust, St John's CE First School is a vibrant school with strong links to the local community. The school is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team and children who are eager to learn and achieve their best.


For more information please visit our school website: http://www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk/


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 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.