Teaching Assistant G5 - Witchampton First School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 9,100; Part time

Job summary

Witchampton CE First School is seeking a Teaching Assistant G5 on a fixed term contract for 15 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year). The post offers an actual salary of £8,979–£9,122 (Grade 5) and runs 10.30am–1.30pm, five days a week.

Interviews on 5 October 2026 with a start date as soon as possible; closing date 27 September 2026. Temporary appointment until 24 March 2027, with potential extension to end of Summer term.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines.
• Strong communication with staff, pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for pupils under supervision.
• Liaise regularly with staff, pupils and parents across the school and with Trust central team colleagues.

Job description

Witchampton CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £8,979 - £9,122 per annum (Grade 5)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 15 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 24-Mar-2027

Approximate start date 19-Oct-2026.

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis until the Easter term with the possibility of an extension until the end of the Summer term. This role is offered on a fixed term contract of 15 hours per week to include 3 INSET days.

The ideal candidate will work 10.30am - 1.30pm 5 days per week which may be subject to change according to business needs.

We are looking for someone who has previous Teaching Assistant experience, and who can prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines. Communication is key in this role, as you will be regularly liaising with staff, pupils and parents across the school, as well as with our Trust central team colleagues.

Interviews will take place on 5th October 2026, with the successful candidate commencing in post as soon as possible.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Interview Date: 5th October 2026

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact Kerrie Donnelly, People Officer 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.