Job Description

Wimborne St Giles First school are seeking a dynamic and proactive teaching assistant fin their Year 3/4 Class.



The hours are 09am-13.20pm. - Monday to Thursday . (17 Hours 20 Minutes a week).



This is a fixed term role until 22nd April 2026.

We would be very interested to hear from you if you are able to:

Confidently interact with children with enthusiasm and patience Build relationships with pupils, staff and parents and show excellent interpersonal skills To meet the social and emotional needs of the children Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and able to set clear boundaries for children's behaviour.

Successful applicants will have:

A good understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and health & safety procedures A calm and positive approach and a warm personality A childcare qualification or equivalent and experience of working with young children Good time management and organisational skills A commitment to excellence in all they do, fostering high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups.

In return we aim to offer you:

A friendly environment in a school that cares about all pupils and where everyone is valued. Exciting opportunities to develop our new after school provision. Supportive colleagues and parents. On-going CPD to support your work in the school.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness



We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.


When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.




All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.