Witchampton CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £16,102.82 - £16,372.11 per annum (Grade 5) This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} for 30.25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year - open to discuss job shares. It is offered on a Permanent basis. Approximate start date: ASAP We are looking for someone who can assist the Headteacher and teachers in the implementation of a programme of work and in the provision of a stable, caring and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their personal, social and moral development. Responsible for supervising activities during school teaching periods, at lunchtime and before and after-school club, including both indoor and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times. Specific hours to be discussed at the interview. Also open to discuss job shares. There may be a Special Needs input to work with pupils. Support is both on a 1:1 basis and in group, to pupils with disability, learning difficulty or behavioural problems. Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous Teaching Assistant experience. A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools. Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Dani Dalgarno by emailing Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service. About our School We are a small and friendly school situated in the beautiful, rural village of Witchampton; just a short drive from Wimborne, Verwood and Blandford. Witchampton C of E First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For more information please visit our school website: https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk/ We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above. Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide: a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan