Job Description

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team of excellent Teaching Assistants. We are looking for a highly motivated team member with the skills and experience necessary to support the needs of an individual pupil and to assist the teachers in promoting high standards of engagement and behaviour.



The contract is expected to run until July 2026 (for the duration of the child's time in the school) and would be for 28.5 hours per week, term time only. Grade 5



The successful applicant will provide individual support for a child with complex needs and an EHCP. The role will involve supporting the child to access the reception classroom as well as some individual activities in a dedicated hub classroom. The ability to work across FS2 and KS1 is an advantage. The ability to form sound relationships with very young children and understand early childhood development will be key.



The ideal candidate will be resilient and flexible, with a passion for supporting children and their development.



This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team at Wyke, supporting the children to thrive in their learning and to be part of a great teaching team. The post will involve the duties of a Teaching Assistant with specific relevance to SEN and 1:1, as outlined in the job description included in the candidate information booklet.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01305 782470 or by email to infoffice@wykeregisfed.dorset.sch.uk.



The closing date for applications is Friday 10th October 2025.



Wyke Regis Infant School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.



Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.



The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.



The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.