[261016C] Teaching Assistant

Post: Teaching Assistant

Location: Hill View Primary, Hill View Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 3 Pt 4 - 6; £26,016 - £26,847

Actual Salary Range: £12,514 - £12,914

Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 20 Hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant, which will involve working with SEND pupils, as well as support across the year group and who are keen to develop their practice working within a supportive and co-operative team. We are looking for candidates that are hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic about children’s achievement. The Teaching Assistant chosen will need to participate in the everyday learning of young children and be prepared to become fully involved in all the activities needed to stimulate and inspire young children’s imaginations. In house training and support will be provided as well as excellent training opportunities from outside agencies.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

Hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or other relevant qualification in nursery work or childcare

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Mathematics or equivalent

Experience of working with Primary children aged 4-11 years and their families

Experience of working with children with a range of SEND

Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships with mutual respect

Have an ability to work independently and use own initiative

Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults

Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices

Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Emotionally resilient and self-aware

Be driven by a passion and commitment to inclusive education and raising standards for all

About the School

Hill View Primary Academy provides a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment for every child. Life and learning at Hill View is memorable - we aim to create happy memories children can take long into the future, as well as the skills necessary to succeed. Our teachers and teaching assistants are highly trained and well experienced in all aspects of primary education, meaning our children are supported, encouraged and well-led throughout their time with us.

Hill View Primary is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in May 2024 and is a good school, ‘ Pupils come to school happy and eager to learn. They are determined to uphold the school’s ‘ASCENT’ values, such as community and excellence. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and build their independence. Parents speak highly of the care and support that their children receive throughout their time in the school.‘

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 calling the Recruitment team on [phone removed] or emailing us at [email removed].

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 24th 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.