Teaching Assistant

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton-on Stour CofE Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team near Gillingham in North Dorset. The role supports learning in the classroom and helps foster a caring, inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

You will work closely with teachers and pupils, encouraging progress, positive play at lunchtime, and helping to build confidence and friendships.

Qualifications

• Positive, adaptable and committed to making a real difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and encourage positive play and friendships at lunchtime.

Skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Milton-on Stour CofE Primary School

Salary: Dorset Grade 5 pay point, 5-6, £26,427 - £26,846 per annum (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £16,536 - £16,798 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 27.5 hours per week

Closing date: Midday, Friday 4th December 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 9th December 2026
Start Date: January 2027

Job summary;

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant at Milton-on Stour CofE Primary School.

We are seeking someone who is positive, adaptable and committed to making a real difference in children's lives. Whether supporting learning in the classroom or encouraging positive play and friendships at lunchtime, you will play an important role in helping every child feel valued, supported and successful.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils, supporting engaging learning activities and helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment. You will encourage children to develop their skills, build confidence and make excellent progress in their learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and successful school community. You will join a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about working together to achieve the very best outcomes for every child.

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

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School is situated in a beautiful village just outside the town of Gillingham in North Dorset. Our school is made up of 4 mixed year group classes. We are located next to the Church of St Simon and St Jude and we have strong links with our church and community.

Our school curriculum is based on the core values of Love, Hope and Joy and has been written to promote ambitious reading and oracy, to develop character skills and to embrace diversity. We use key texts as the drivers for our curriculum and create many opportunities for experiential learning and project outcomes.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to Rebecca Clifton on [e-mail]

We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

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.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

External applicants

should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.