Teaching Assistants at Fiveways School

Dorset Council UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Supportive community

OFSTED Outstanding school

Job summary

Fiveways School is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding Ofsted-rated school. You will support learning, assist pupils with activities and contribute to personalised learning experiences.

This is a full-time, permanent role with term-time working 40 weeks and a 31.65-hour week (Mon-Fri) with fixed start and finish times. A GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics (or equivalent) is essential, and an NVQ2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• A suitable qualification for supporting learning in schools is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and assist pupils with tasks.
• Contribute to personalised learning experiences and CPD.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (C)

NVQ2 (desirable)

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent Teaching Assistants (part time will be considered)

Grade 14 - £13.48-£13.92 per hour

Term time: 40 Working Weeks

5 days per week (31.65 hrs) (Monday to Friday)

Monday: 08:40 - 15:30 hrs

Tuesday: 08:40 - 15:30 hrs or 16:15 hrs (with CPD)

Wednesday: 08:40 - 15:45 hrs

Thursday: 08:40 - 15:30 hrs or 16:15 hrs (with CPD)

Friday: 08:40 - 15:30 hrs

For CPD you have the ability to choose to attend on a Tuesday or Thursday

To start as soon as possible

Due to school expansion we require a team of enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school. The post holders will join a highly supportive community with a drive for ensuring a good life for all pupils now and in the future through personalised learning experiences. Becoming part of our community will mean embracing our ethos of valuing everyone’s contributions and working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the very best provision for pupils. In addition, we offer a robust Continuing Professional Development programme throughout the year to promote excellent practice. An education standard equating to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics, a minimum A-C/Point 4 or equivalent is essential. A qualification relevant to supporting the learning process in schools would be desirable. A suitable qualification for this post would be NVQ2.

Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening and an enhanced DBS clearance. Due to KCSiE guidance, online checks will be carried out as part of our shortlisting process.

Please note Local Authority policy requires us to request all references (current and past employers) before interview.

The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment.

Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Date for Interview: Tuesday 6th October 2026