Afternoon Learning Support Assistant — Fixed-Term, Multi-Site

Dorset Council; Bridport; On-site; GBP 6,100 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Burton Bradstock CE Primary School is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff. The role involves assisting teaching and learning across the school and working with children, requiring discretion, empathy, professionalism, and strong communication.

The successful candidate will show adaptability and resilience and may benefit from experience with learning difficulties. The fixed-term contract runs from October 2026 to 16 July 2027, 10.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per

Qualifications

• Discretion, empathy, professionalism and good personal organisation with great communication skills.
• Understanding of learning difficulties, knowledge of subject areas, and experience of working with young people in an educational setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Work with children.
• Assist with travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools as needed.

Skills

Discretion

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Burton Bradstock CE Primary School is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff. The role involves assisting teaching and learning across the school and working with children, requiring discretion, empathy, professionalism, and strong communication.

The successful candidate will show adaptability and resilience and may benefit from experience with learning difficulties. The fixed-term contract runs from October 2026 to 16 July 2027, 10.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per