Teaching Assistant Level 2G - Muscliff Primary School

Dorset Council; Throop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscliff Primary School in Bournemouth seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive team. The role requires supporting children with learning and development needs, promoting wellbeing and encouraging positive relationships across home and school.

This fixed-term contract runs until 31 July 2027, with a strong possibility of extension. We value calm, patient, resilient individuals who can work with individuals, groups and whole classes within a trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND and a range of learning and developmental needs.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and calming strategies.
• Support planning, assessment and feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Inclusive practice

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Job description

About the role

Muscliff Primary School is a vibrant and popular school in Bournemouth where children are happy and staff are committed to improving standards and providing exciting, purposeful learning experiences for all.

We are proud of our strong team ethos and our nurturing, inclusive approach, built on positive relationships between home and school and underpinned by Trauma Informed practice.

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our school.

We require TAs to work every day (8.15-3.30pm with 30 min lunch) or part time (2 or 3 days) plus one hour a week for a team planning meeting.

The post will be Fixed Term Contract until the end of July 2027, with the possibility of being extended into the next academic year.

These are grade 3 positions (based on BCP pay grade system), full time equivalent salary range (5-6) £26,427 to £26,847

The right person will:

• Have experience of working with children in a school or educational setting
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND and a range of learning and developmental needs
• Have a strong understanding of inclusive practice
• Be confident in supporting children's learning, wellbeing and personal development
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children, staff and families
• Be calm, patient and resilient under pressure
• Be able to support children with regulation
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be passionate about inclusion and enabling all children to achieve their potential
• Be creative, flexible and solution-focused
• Be committed to ongoing professional development
• Be a team player who embraces collaboration and reflective practice
• Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to helping every child succeed
• Be able to work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes

If you would enjoy being part of our successful, friendly school and making a real difference to children we would love to hear from you.

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