Teaching Assistant - Bridport Primary School

Dorset Council; Bridport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridport Primary School, part of Dorset Council, seeks two Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team. The role is 30 hours per week over 38.4 weeks, supporting teaching and learning including pupils with EHC plans and SEND.

Ideal candidates will show discretion, empathy, and strong communication, with adaptability and resilience to thrive in a busy primary environment. A driving licence and own transport are essential for travel across our sites.

Qualifications

• Discretion, empathy, professionalism and good communication skills.
• Ability to support learning across the school and work with children with EHC Plans and those on the SEND register.
• Desirable understanding of learning difficulties and experience with young people in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Bridport Primary School.
• Work with children with Education Health and Care Plans and those on the SEND register.
• Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in a busy primary environment.

Skills

Discretion

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Understanding of learning difficulties

Experience with SEND

Job description

About the role

Job Title:Teaching Assistants x 2 (30 hours per week)

Bridport Primary School is looking for skilled and dedicated members of staff to join our hardworking team of Teaching Assistants.

This post involves supporting teaching and learning across the school and will include working with children with an Education Health and Care Plan and those on the SEND register. Essential qualities include discretion, empathy, professionalism, and good personal organisation with great communication skills and a desire to see young people achieve their potential. The right candidate would also demonstrate adaptability and resilience. Understanding of learning difficulties, knowledge of subject areas, and experience of working with young people in an educational setting will be advantageous.

Role Details:

• Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, linked to specific work which is funded for a fixed term only.
• Hours: 30 hours per week. 38.4 weeks per year, this includes two Inset Days.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (subject to change according to business need).
• Salary: TA Grade 5, SCP 5-6 ( £18,147-£18,436 Actual Salary)
• Start date: October 2026

A current driving licence and your own transport are essential for travel across the Trust's multiple sites and schools.

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: 9am on Friday 25 September 2026.
• Interview Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026