Teaching Assistant for Specific Child – Pimperne CE VC Primary School

Dorset Council; Nursling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a one-to-one basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of children's SEMH needs and will work closely with teachers to facilitate learning. This contract is expected to continue until August 2026, with potential for an earlier termination based on the pupil's needs. A commitment to personal development and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

In-house Teaching School

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free eye tests and contributions for glasses

Free confidential counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly in a 1:1 capacity.
• Ability to support learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Skills in communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil in a one-to-one setting.
• Assist with delivery of learning activities.
• Support child's learning and breaks during the day.

Skills

Understanding of children’s Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Engagement and motivation skills

Creativity in adapting learning

Reliability and patience

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled individual to join our experienced and friendly team at Pimperne Primary School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET). This role is 1:1 with a named child and is expected to run until 31 August 2026. This role supports an individual child with specific funding. We expect the child to remain in school for this and future years but the contract may be terminated at an earlier date with due notice should the needs of the pupil change or attendance cease.

Further Information

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support the needs of a pupil one to one.

This is a special role for a special person and we need a highly motivated and experienced individual with the right skill set and ethos to play an important role in enabling this pupil to achieve their full learning potential. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.

Job/Person Summary

• Working with a child one to one in a dedicated setting.
• Delivery of a range of learning under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCO.
• Supporting the child with learning and break periods both indoors and outdoors.
• Working effectively alongside and under the direction of, the class teacher and leadership.
• Contributing to and supporting a supportive and dynamic team.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who Is

• Resilient with an understanding of children’s Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, patient, flexible and caring
• Able to engage and motivate children.
• Able to think creatively and adapt learning to motivate and meet needs
• A team player
• Calm under pressure and smiles.

About Us

Pimperne Primary is a beautiful, rural school, awarded ‘Good’ by Ofsted where wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership, and we strive for quality teaching, pupil success and a healthy work/life balance.

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

‘All About The Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What About Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

We 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