Job Description

Verwood CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 17,289 - 17,563 per annum per annum (Grade 5)


This job is for 30 hours per week and 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days).


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


Approximate start date 01/09/2025.


We are looking for an experienced TA to work one to one with a year 1 pupil who has an Educational Healthcare Plan for interaction and communication needs. We therefore require a teaching assistant who has experience of working with children with specific needs and knowledge of the required support. There may also be a requirement for school lunchtime supervision duties.


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


Interviews will be held on 17th July 2025.


If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager

Sam Askam on 01202 822652

or by emailing

recruitment@verwoodfirstschool.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

Verwood First School is part of Initio Learning Trust, and is situated in the heart of Verwood. We are a vibrant Church School and Nursery that welcomes children from age 2 to 9, covering Nursery to Year 4.


We are proud to have an experienced, friendly and supportive staff team, and children who are eager to learn and who want to do their best every day.


For more information please visit our school website: https://www.verwoodfirst.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 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.