Teaching Assistant at Beaminster School

Dorset Council UK; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 25,583 - 25,989; Part time

Job summary

Beaminster School is seeking a versatile Teaching Assistant to join the SEN Team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The role is 13 hours per week across two days during term time, with a supportive team and opportunities for training.

The successful candidate will assist pupils with varied needs, work 1:1 and in small groups, and contribute to interventions across all year groups. A flexible, proactive approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work across year groups and small groups.
• Discretion, empathy and good personal organisation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students across all year groups in lessons.
• Deliver interventions to small groups and 1:1 as needed.
• Work as part of the SEN team with a collaborative approach.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Initiative

Flexible

Professionalism

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Beaminster School

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (to August 2027)

Dorset Grade 5 £25,583 (Actual salary £7,766) Pay award pending ( £25,583-£25,989 FTE, £13.26-£13.47/hr )

XS 10.4 Job Description

Term time only + staff training days

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant Required

These details should be read in conjunction with the XS10.4 Teaching Assistant Job Description.

We are looking for a versatile, well-organised and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our SEN Team until August 2027.

This post for 2 days (13 hours) per week, 39 weeks per year. Actual salary £7,766.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Working With Students Across All Year Groups, Providing Both In-class Support And Delivering Interventions To Small Groups. We Are Looking For Staff Who

• Are enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs and abilities
• Show initiative and a keenness to be involved in all aspects of school life
• Take a flexible and pro-active approach to working
• Have a proven track record of good working relationships and professionalism
• Feel confident working both 1:1 and with small groups of students

The school day is 8.30am-3.30pm.

The successful applicant will have high expectations, a commitment to excellence and be passionate about meeting the needs of every child. They will be able to offer support across the curriculum and demonstrate that they can engage well with young people and build positive relationships.

Preferred

Previous experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is preferred but is not essential as a range of training packages are available. We would particularly welcome applications from applicants with primary experience and also those considering:

• Teaching as a career
• Returning to work following a career or other break
• A job that can offer some flexibility around family life.

Essential qualities include discretion, empathy, good personal organisation and time-keeping, excellent communication skills and a desire to see young people achieve their potential.

The candidates will be joining an existing team of experienced and very supportive Teaching Assistants.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th September 2026