Teaching Assistant

Wimborne St Giles First School and Nursery are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join their warm and welcoming team.

The role will include working with individuals and small groups of children supporting learning in class and may also include supervising children during the lunch period each day.

The working hours are 23 hours per week. Days and times can be discussed at interview.

We are a school that is keen to continue to grow and develop, to take risks and be innovative, with teaching and learning. These things are all based on our Christian Values of ‘Faith. Hope and Love’, which are central to all that we do.

We are keen to meet and discuss the role with people who are:

Committed to children’s achievement and progress, irrelevant of their starting point

Passionate, dynamic and reflective practitioner

Innovative and imaginative in creating memorable learning experiences

Dedicated and nurturing, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Willing to work in a team and contribute to the wider life of the school

Able to promote our Christian Values

0utstanding classroom practitioners

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.