Teaching Assistant - Rushcombe First School

Dorset Council; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Wimborne is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join their team. This fixed-term role, starting in January 2026, focuses on enriching children's learning in Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2. The successful candidate must hold relevant qualifications in English and mathematics, and have experience working with children in educational settings. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework are required.
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and well-being in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and/or 2.
• Ensure the highest outcomes for all children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Qualifications in English and mathematics

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy

Job description

Teaching Assistant Required By Rushcombe First School – Xs10.5a

We are looking for an outstanding teaching assistant to join our successful, forward thinking and friendly school. The successful candidate will be committed to enriching children’s learning and well‑being, ensuring the highest outcomes for all children.

The post is a fixed‑term contract commencing ideally in January 2026 until the end of the summer term 2026. There is a possibility that there will be an opportunity for this role to be extended for the following academic year.

Post Details

• Monday – Friday
• Hours of work: 08.30 am – 03.30 pm. 32.5 hours per week. 39 working weeks.

The role could be in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and/or 2.

Qualifications: the relevant qualifications in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework, is required. Experience of working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Further information about the school can be found on the school website at www.rushcombe.co.uk.

Online application forms should be completed by clicking the Apply button.

Rushcombe First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro‑rate salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part‑way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Rushcombe First School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Contact

Rushcombe First School

Tel: [phone]

Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen

Fax: [phone]

Wimborne, Dorset

E‑mail: [email protected]

BH21 3PX

Web: www.rushcombe.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs C Mahon