Witchampton CE First School is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £16,988 - £19,366 per annum per annum (Grade 9) This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} for 24 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. It is offered on a Permanent basis. Approximate start date: February 2025 We are looking for someone who can complement the professional work of qualified teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. The successful applicant will have a significant role to play in the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning activities. This is a classroom based role, whereby you would work with teachers, teaching assistants and pupils to make a major impact on teaching and learning. Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of; Planning and preparing lessons and courses for pupils Delivering lessons to pupils Using clearly structured teaching to interest and motivate pupils Promoting and supporting the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved Using behaviour management strategies, in line with policies and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment Reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Emma Walker 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