About the role
We are a small, friendly, family focused village school, situated in beautiful countryside between Dorchester and Yeovil. Our Church of England school offers a vibrant ethos and strong, positive links with parents, governors, the church and the local community. Our children are happy, confident and motivated.
Position
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a “can do” attitude, on a term‑time only basis, to join our team.
Responsibilities
The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assistants to ensure the children meet their potential whilst providing a stable, caring and supportive learning environment. You will be part of a team that is experienced and supportive, where you can really get to know the pupils and your colleagues. The role is very varied, with no one day being the same, while being extremely rewarding.
Working Hours
Post one: 08:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Post two: 13:00 pm to 17:30 pm, Monday to Friday, including helping run the after‑school wrap‑around care programme from 15:15 pm to 17:30 pm.
Qualifications and Requirements
Successful applicants will start in September 2026 provided we receive the appropriate references, school and safeguarding clearances.
We are seeking a motivated, skilled and resilient person who ideally has experience of supporting a range of children. They will have a flexible approach, exemplary communication skills and be able to meet the needs of our children.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be based on the Dorset Job Evaluation XS10.4 (Grade 5). The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part‑way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
Sticklands Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
Sticklands Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. The search will be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted, and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination.
Contact
Please contact the school on 01935 83287 and ask for Ruth Adler to discuss this opportunity further.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications will be the 10th July. Interviews will be on 16th July. If you have not been contacted by email by 13th July 2026, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please indicate on application which vacancy you are interested in.
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