1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly

Job summary

St Gregory's CofE Primary School in Dorset is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a named pupil, enabling access to learning, building confidence and independence, and participating fully in school life.

You will work with the class teacher to tailor support, celebrate progress and help the pupil reach their potential, whilst demonstrating patience and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a named pupil to access learning and participate in school life.
• Develop the pupil's confidence and independence with tailored support.
• Work closely with the class teacher to provide 1:1 assistance and monitor progress.
• Demonstrate patience, nurturing care and adaptability to handle additional needs.
• Communicate effectively with the team and use initiative as required.

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Gregory’s CofE Primary School

Salary: Dorset Grade 5, pay points 5-6, £26,427 - £26,846 per annum (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £18,280 - £18,570 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 30.4 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Job summary;

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant at St Gregory's CofE Primary School. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference to a child's educational journey by providing tailored support that enables them to flourish both academically and personally.

Working closely with the class teacher, you will support a named pupil to access learning, develop confidence and independence, and fully participate in school life. Every day brings the opportunity to celebrate progress, build positive relationships and help a child reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, alongside the ability to work proactively and use initiative when required.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

St Gregory's is a small school with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Such is the size of our school, staff are very familiar with all of the children, not just those that they teach day to day! This brings a real family feel to the whole school. Each and every child knows each member of staff. Everyone at school helps each child to reach their full potential via our strap line of "Where Learning Has No Limits!"

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to Rachel Bosley at [e-mail]

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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