Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Winton Primary School is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team. You will support pupils to discover their potential, help deliver engaging lessons, and contribute to a joyful, creative classroom.

You will work with teachers, support small groups, foster confidence, and encourage independence while maintaining a nurturing environment. Training is provided, and we welcome applicants with a passion for helping children grow.

Qualifications

• A kind, enthusiastic, and reliable individual with a love for working with children.
• Someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to make learning fun!
• Someone with great communication skills, and good numeracy and literacy skills
• A good sense of humour and a genuine interest in helping children grow and succeed

Responsibilities

• Assisting Teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons
• Supporting children with their learning, both in class and in small groups
• Helping create a positive and nurturing classroom environment
• Encouraging children to build confidence and independence
• Getting involved in all sorts of creative classroom activities

Skills

kindness

patience

communication

numeracy

literacy

sense of humour

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to inspire and support the next generation of bright young minds? Do you have a passion for making learning fun, engaging, and full of creativity? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in helping our pupils discover their full potential, while making every school day exciting and memorable.

You’ll be:

• Assisting Teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons
• Supporting children with their learning, both in class and in small groups
• Helping create a positive and nurturing classroom environment
• Encouraging children to build confidence and independence
• Getting involved in all sorts of creative classroom activities.

What we’re looking for:

• A kind, enthusiastic, and reliable individual with a love for working with children
• Someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to make learning fun!
• Someone with great communication skills, and good numeracy and literacy skills
• A good sense of humour and a genuine interest in helping children grow and succeed

What the school offers its staff

About us

Winton Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming community where children are inspired, motivated and challenged to become confident, caring and respectful learners. Our mission is to nurture lively, enquiring minds through high‑quality teaching, real and relevant learning experiences, and a broad, balanced curriculum that builds a genuine enthusiasm for learning. We believe all children can thrive, and we work closely with them to develop a strong sense of self‑confidence, resilience and independence.

• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• It’s a job with heart – We’re not just about education, we’re about building confidence, spreading joy, and creating meaningful connections that will stay with you for life.
• We’re an amazing team who are all in it together and we’ve got your back during the good, the bad, and the “Did that really just happen?” moments.
• Comprehensive support, induction and training package; as well as professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!
• No experience – no problem! We’ll provide all the training you need.

If you’re looking for a place where your passion can help shape confident, curious young learners, we’d be excited to hear from you.

Further details about the role

Interview date: 7th December 2026

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kate at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.