Teaching Assistant at Hamworthy Park Junior School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Poole is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team at Hamworthy Park Junior School. This role involves supporting pupils in their learning and emotional development, working under the direction of teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school setting, demonstrate good behaviour management, and share the school's ethos. The position offers various professional development opportunities and contributes to a positive school environment.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Free eye tests for VDU users

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under the direction of the teaching team.
• Experience in supporting children's learning is essential.
• Flexible and supportive team player required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Intervene at playtimes where appropriate.
• Carry out duties at play and lunch times.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of effective learning approaches

Behaviour management techniques

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Role: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

School: Hamworthy Primary Federation: Hamworthy Park Junior School

Hours: 30.83 hours per week. Term time only (38 working weeks). Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:05pm

Salary: Grade D5 to 6 (£25,583 to £25,989 FTE). Actual salary (£17,824.40 to £18,107.27). Based on under 5 years’ continuous service.

Closing date: Thursday 4 December 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 9 December

Start date: January 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our experienced, motivated and caring team at our Federation, which is part of the Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teachers, supporting pupils within a year team at our Federation. The role would initially be placed at the Junior School.

Job/person Summary

The successful candidate would work within a year team, under the direction of the teaching team and year leader. The role would include supporting pupils with their learning, as well as their emotional wellbeing and social development. Our Teaching Assistants support pupils in lessons, to enable them to access learning and develop as independent learners, as well as carrying out duties at play and lunch time, to ensure pupils are well supported at social times of the day. Our teaching assistants are highly valued and make a positive impact on all of our pupils.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• can work under the direction of the teaching team and senior leadership team, to contribute effectively to the teaching offer within the school
• has experience of working with children within a school setting
• can demonstrate knowledge of effective approaches to support pupils learning
• can demonstrate good behaviour management techniques
• can support pupils at social times and interact and intervene at playtimes where appropriate
• is a flexible and supportive team player
• shares our school culture of ‘every child, every day, every possibility’
• can demonstrate a positive attitude and promote the ethos and values of the Federation

We Can Offer The Right Candidate

• a school which ensures children are at the heart of everything that we do
• an experienced, hardworking and supportive team
• a friendly and supportive staff
• opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our schools and Trust - at any level of experience
• a fantastic induction programme
• excellent support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual
• beautiful school grounds and stimulating learning environments

The Hamwic Education Trust Can Offer You

• excellent CPD opportunities and training and development programmes
• in-house teaching school
• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
• one paid wellbeing day per year (pilot scheme for 25/26)