Key Role Information

Salary
24,796.00FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
23/02/2026 12:00
Interview
25.02.26
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Devon NJC Payscales | SCP3
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.


  • To deliver targeted interventions.
  • To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
  • To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
  • You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
  • There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.





Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential

Personal Attributes

Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families.essential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential

About Us


Charmouth Primary School

Jay Owens (Head of School)

office@charmouth.dorset.sch.uk

Lower Sea Lane
Charmouth
Bridport
DT6 6LR
Jay Owens (Head of School)
office@charmouth.dorset.sch.uk

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.