The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools, is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Portesham CE Primary School to work across the school to support teaching and learning across both key stages.
Portesham Primary School is set in the beautiful village of Portesham, close to the towns of Dorchester and Weymouth, with good transport links across both Dorset and Devon. The school provides a warm and nurturing learning environment with a family atmosphere which has excellent relationships with parents/carers and the local community. Experience of working with EAL pupils would be advantageous but not essential. This role is for 32.5 hours per week, term time only until 31 August 2025 initially.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual with experience of phonics to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver targeted interventions
* Promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language, and emotional well-being
* Work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
* Show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
* Cover Mealtime Assistant duties as required
In Return We Offer
* The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking multi academy trust
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Contributory pension through Local Government Pension
Should you require more information about the position, please contact the School Administrator at office@portesham.dorset.sch.uk or 01305 871283.
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 here. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The closing date is Monday 3 March at midday. Interview date: Tuesday 11 March.
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