Teaching Assistant, Level 2, Courthill Infant School, Poole

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,500 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Courthill Infant School in Poole is seeking a Teaching Assistant (level 2) to support learning across a whole class, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. The post is fixed-term starting September 2026 and is 25.5 hours per week.

The school values a growth mindset and requires good English and Maths GCSE (grade C+). The Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust hosts a welcoming, collaborative team with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to support children with learning and behaviour in a positive way.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a whole class, small groups or 1:1 with learning activities.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to achieve their best.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and safety.

Skills

Motivate children

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent

Job description

Believe Achieve Shine

Starting: September 2026, Fixed term until 31.08.27

25.5 hours per week

Believe Achieve Shine

Starting: September 2026, Fixed term until 31.08.27

25.5 hours per week

Courthill Infant School is a popular, forward thinking infant school where children are valued, motivated and challenged to be the very best that they can be. Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We want our children to be happy, confident, resilient; equipped with the skills they need, both now and in the future. Our culture is one which embraces a growth mindset whereby everyone recognises that we all have endless potential, providing we work hard; practise new skills; act on constructive feedback and understand that it’s not that ‘we can’t do it’, but rather that ‘we can’t do it yet.’

The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (level 2) where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis.

Our ideal candidate would have the ability to motivate and encourage children; be enthusiastic, responsible and would enjoy working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning; promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent.

We Would Love To Hear From You If You

• Have experience of working in a school setting.


• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment


• Work well in a team


• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role


• Have good communication skills

We Can Offer

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team


• A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn


• An attractive and well-resourced school


• Excellent professional development opportunities

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