Teaching Assistant - Primary

St Peter's School; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful primary school in Bournemouth is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a passionate teaching team. This role requires experience with children with special educational needs and a commitment to safeguarding their well-being. The position is for 30 hours per week during term time only. The school has received a GOOD rating from Ofsted, offering a supportive environment for both staff and students. Application forms are available on the school’s website, and CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Assist in the educational development of children.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Primary) – 30 hours per week, Term Time only

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working with children with SEND.

St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed School. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

The School seeks to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant – Primary wanting to join a supportive and committed team who are passionate about teaching and learning.

St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Closing date – 8.00am Monday 5th January 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.

Further details and application forms are available on the school website: https://www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk/blog/?pid=6&nid=4

Please be advised CVs are not accepted as a form of application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

An online check will be conducted for candidates shortlisted to check their suitability to work with children (KCSIE 2025).

Safeguarding at St Peter’s School is everyone’s responsibility regardless of position or role.