Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Kingsleigh Primary School

Dorset Council; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Modern learning environment

Friendly staff team

Creative curriculum

Job summary

Kingsleigh Primary School is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our team on a 31.25-hour, term-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:15pm. Grade 3 – Scale Points 4-6.

The role offers an FTE salary of £26,016–£26,847, with actual salary around £18,796–£19,397 based on hours and term-time structure. We value a welcoming, safe and inspiring environment where children are at the centre of everything we do, and we encourage staff development through ongoing professional opportunities

Qualifications

• Has previous experience of working with children in a school environment.
• Is adaptable and flexible and willing to inspire and engage pupils.
• Is committed to professional development to meet every child's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a year group, individually, in small groups or with the whole class.
• Deliver learning activities under the guidance of the Inclusion team.
• Support children during breaks indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Willing to develop

Job description

About the role

Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm (31.25 hours) – term-time only

Grade 3 – Scale Points 4 - 6

Full Time Equivalent Salary £26,016 - £26,847

Actual salary is £18,796 - £19,397 (£13.48 - £13.92 per hour)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kingsleigh Primary School as a Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Kingsleigh Primary School is a community where all are welcomed valued and heard. Feeling safe and happy are at the heart of what we do to ensure we succeed as lifelong learners. We embrace individual qualities to ensure Kingsleigh is a community ‘where everyone can be great’.

We have 3 core values that underpin the behaviour ethos of our school community and are promoted throughout all areas of life at Kingsleigh and beyond: Belong Aspire Respect.

This role will involve:

• Working in a year group to support children individual, in small groups or as a whole class
• Delivery of a range of learning under the guidance of the Inclusion team
• Supporting children with learning and break periods both indoors and outdoors

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience of working with children in a school environment.
• Is adaptable and flexible, and willing to do all they can to inspire and engage pupils.
• Is willing to undertake professional development to enable them to meet the needs of every child.
• Will be proud to be a part of our school and will uphold our ethos and values.
• Is enthusiastic about working as part of a team at all levels:year group, phase and school.
• Puts children at the centre of their work.

Further Information

What we can offer:

• A large, friendly and enthusiastic staff team where everyone works together and is genuinely proud of what we’ve created.
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning where risk taking is celebrated and where continuous learning is encouraged through professional development opportunities.
• A modern, spacious, purpose-built and well-resourced learning environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic children who respond well to the creative curriculum we provide.

About Us

If this sounds like the kind of school you would like to work in, we look forward to showing you what we are all about. Please visit our school website (www.kingsleighprimary.co.uk) and our Instagram page which will give you a good flavour of life at Kingsleigh Primary School. Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing [e-mail] .

Closing date/time for applications: Friday 31st August 2026

Interviews will be held during: TBC

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicant’s will have rigorous background checks, including enhanced DBS checks and online search check.