Communication and Interaction Assistant at Fiveways School
Dorset Council · Yeovil, England
Communication and Interaction Assistant at Fiveways School at Dorset Council, based in Yeovil, England, paying £13.48 - £13.92 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £13.48 - £13.92 per hour
- Location
- Yeovil, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
Reference 63219e10ec0e8dda551dfcea1de7b49ec052a412
About the role
About the role
Permanent
Grade 14 - £13.48-£13.92 per hour
Term time: 40 Working Weeks
3 days per week (18.99 hrs) (days to be confirmed)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:40 – 15:30 hrs
Tuesday or Thursday: 08:40 – 16:15 hrs (with CPD)
To start as soon as possible
Due to a school expansion we require an enthusiastic Communication and Interaction Assistant to join our ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school. The post holder 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: Thursday, 8th October 2026
Date for Interview: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Reference: 63219e10ec0e8dda551dfcea1de7b49ec052a412 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Dorset Council
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