Teaching Assistants at Fiveways School

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

Job summary

Fiveways School in Yeovil is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join a supportive OFSTED‑outstanding community. This full‑time, permanent role runs term time (40 weeks) with a 31.65‑hour week across Monday to Friday, and CPD opportunities to attend on Tue or Thu.

A GCSE in English/Maths and an NVQ2 or equivalent are valued qualifications. The school emphasizes safeguarding, references, and DBS checks; it offers a strong CPD programme and aims to provide personalised learning for every

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent is essential.
• A qualification relevant to supporting learning in schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils through personalised learning experiences.
• Contribute to a supportive, safeguarding-focused school environment.
• Assist teaching staff to deliver lessons and CPD activities as required.

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C grade)

NVQ2

Job description

About the role

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