Teaching Assistant G5 - Emmanuel Middle School

Dorset Council UK; Verwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Emmanuel Middle School is seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible for 22hpw on a term time only fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. The role may include some lunchtime supervision duties and entails working with pupils with educational needs.

The successful candidate will liaise with the SENDCo and other agencies to develop and implement appropriate strategies, be enthusiastic and work well in a team to support high standards of achievement and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with educational needs.
• Ability to liaise with SENDCo and other agencies to develop strategies.
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated team player who can support high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting high standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Provide support to pupils with educational needs.
• Undertake lunchtime supervision duties as required.

Skills

Pupil support

Team player

SENDCo liaison

Job description

Emmanuel Middle School is seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible for 22hpw on a term time only fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. The role may include some lunchtime supervision duties.

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience of working with pupils with educational needs and will be able to work and liaise with the SENDCo and other agencies if required to develop and implement appropriate strategies.

We are also looking for a person who is enthusiastic, well-motivated, can work as part of a team and who has the skills and experience to assist teachers in promoting high standards of achievement and behaviour and be willing to support the Christian ethos of the school. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Actual Salary £12,749 - £12,951 per annum (Grade 5 pay award pending)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 22 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31/08/2027

Approximate start date 12-Oct-2026 or as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held on 23rd September 2026.

If you have any further questions, please contact Sam Askam on 01202 828100 or by emailing [e-mail]

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.