Teaching Assistant - St Peter's School

Dorset Council UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Primary) for 30 hours per week, term-time only. This role requires experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll join a caring and successful School community committed to outstanding teaching and learning. The position is based in a primary school that has a supportive team atmosphere, aiming to provide extensive support for students. Application details can be found on the school website.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning in a caring community.
• Assist in delivering outstanding teaching practices.

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.