General Teaching Assistant at Canford Heath Infant School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Poole is seeking a General Teaching Assistant to provide crucial support for Year 1 students. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and welcoming primary school environment, focusing on inclusion and emotional well-being. The role is permanent, term-time only, and offers a competitive salary along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting children in a classroom environment.
• Able to motivate and utilize various learning strategies.
• Preparedness to support emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to children in Year 1.
• Engage and motivate pupils with a range of needs.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with a range of needs

Strategies to motivate and support learning

Passion for inclusion and supporting additional needs

Endurance and stamina

Job description

Overview

‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust comprises Ad Astra Infant School, Haymoor Junior School, Canford Heath Infant School and Canford Heath Junior School. The Trust was formed in April 2015 and all four schools are graded as good or outstanding by Ofsted. We are a welcoming, forward-thinking group with supportive staff and fantastic children.

We are looking to appoint a permanent General Teaching Assistant to join our Trust and work across the whole primary school age range. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust and may carry out duties at any of the four schools; however, the current position will be based at Canford Heath Infant School, providing learning support to children in Year 1.

Job Details

Role: General Teaching Assistant

Location: Canford Heath Infant School

Salary: Grade D (Point 5-6) £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro-rata (Actual salary c. £15,995 to £16,249)

Term: Term time only

Hours: 28.75 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.00 pm (45-minute lunch)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications and Skills

• Have experience of working with pupils with a range of needs
• Have a range of strategies to motivate and support learning
• Have a passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs to succeed in a classroom
• Believe in supporting pupils emotional wellbeing
• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and positivity to the role
• A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
• Preparedness to go above and beyond
• Resilience and stamina

What We Offer

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
• A fantastic induction programme
• Support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Long service awards

Please contact the HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information. Applications should be made online via MyNewTerm at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141762/EDV-2025-CHIS-96484. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Safeguarding and Data

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at [e-mail]

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.