[261014A] Nursery Teaching Assistant

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join the School Nursery in January 2027.

Post: Teaching Assistant

Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 3, Point 4-6, £26,016 rising to a maximum of £26,847 per annum pro rata

Actual Annual Salary: £20,336.22 rising to a maximum of £20,985.46 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

As a member of teaching support staff at Malmesbury Park Primary School, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the learners in our school. You will be working as part of the teaching support team providing support to the children and staff alike. You will be responsible for delivering the curriculum in order to meet the needs of the children in your identified group within Nursery.

About the successful candidate

The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing. They will have an enthusiasm for working with children. They will have experience and a talent for engaging with complex children, encouraging social interaction, developing independence, self esteem and encouraging all individuals to achieve their goals.

About the School

At Malmesbury Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. We place learning at the heart of all we do and as a result, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences.

We are a very diverse community, with over thirty languages being spoken within the school. This is something we celebrate and welcome as it brings with it a rich and varied culture. The children at Malmesbury Park Primary School enjoy learning about different countries and cultures, and are supportive and respectful of one another. The team at Malmesbury Park Primary School is large but like-minded. We are a team of confident, outgoing and skilled teachers, NQTs, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together with one common ambition - providing an excellent education to the bright young minds of tomorrow.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by emailing Tess Lipscombe [email removed]. You can also call the Recruitment team on [phone removed] or emailing us at [email removed].

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Wednesday 11th November 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.