Communication and Interaction Assistant at Fiveways School

Dorset Council; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Fiveways School in Yeovil; a permanent, term-time role as a Communication and Interaction Assistant. Work pattern: 3 days per week (18.99 hours) across Monday, Wednesday, Friday 08:40–15:30 and Tue/Thu with CPD; start as soon as possible. The post includes safeguarding requirements and DBS checks as part of the process.

Essential GCSE in English and Maths (grade C) or equivalent; NVQ2 is desirable. Salary: Grade 14, £13.48–£13.92 per hour, working 40 weeks per year with term-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ2 desirable.

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

NVQ2

Job description

About the role

Permanent

Grade 14 - £13.48-£13.92 per hour

Term time: 40 Working Weeks

3 days per week (18.99 hrs) (days to be confirmed)

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:40 – 15:30 hrs

Tuesday or Thursday: 08:40 – 16:15 hrs (with CPD)

To start as soon as possible

Due to a school expansion we require an enthusiastic Communication and Interaction Assistant to join our ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school. The post holder will join a highly supportive community with a drive for ensuring a good life for all pupils now and in the future through personalised learning experiences. Becoming part of our community will mean embracing our ethos of valuing everyone’s contributions and working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the very best provision for pupils. In addition, we offer a robust Continuing Professional Development programme throughout the year to promote excellent practice. An education standard equating to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics, a minimum A-C/Point 4 or equivalent is essential. A qualification relevant to supporting the learning process in schools would be desirable. A suitable qualification for this post would be NVQ2.

Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening and an enhanced DBS clearance. Due to KCSiE guidance, online checks will be carried out as part of our shortlisting process. Please note Local Authority policy requires us to request all references (current and past employers) before interview.

The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment.

Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 8th October 2026

Date for Interview: Tuesday, 20th October 2026