New Vacancy

Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Fixed Term to August 202615 hours per week (Term time only)The Governors of St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND from October 2025. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.We OfferA welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethosChildren who are polite, happy and motivated to learnA supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupilsA commitment to your own professional developmentThe Successful Candidates WillBe happy to support the Catholic ethos of our schoolBe committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learningBe dedicated to raising standards and be a good role modelHave excellent organisational and communication skillsBe dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive natureBe able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staffHave a reflective and evaluative approach to their practiceRequired: October 2025 Salary: Grade C 3-6 - £24,796 to £25,989 (Full Time Equivalent) £12.85-£13.47 hourly rate Contract: Fixed Term/Part-TimeIf you require further information, please contact Anna Hart, Senior Administrator, by email at [email protected] or contact the School Office on 01305 782600.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.Closing Date: 31st October 2025 Interview Date: 10th November 2025 To apply: Please view the Job Description and Application notes and send your completed Application Pack (to include Application Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form) available from the School Website: http://www.staugustines.dorset.sch.uk to [email protected]Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email Further InformationWe will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.About UsNot Specified