The Priory Church of England Primary School, Christchurch

“Inspiring all to learn, flourish and achieve”

Teaching Assistant

Fixed term required for September 2023

XS 10.4 Grade 5 (£11.18 per hour minimum starting salary)

30 hours per week – Term time only 8:30am – 3:15pm

(less 15min morning break and 30min lunch)

Applications from recent graduates or sixth formers welcome. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract for 30 hours per week, starting on 1st September 2023. The post is Monday to Friday, term time only.

The prime responsibility will be to provide class-based learning support for children in KS1 or KS2. There may also be a significant element of supporting children with additional needs. Please note that supervising children at lunchtime is also key requirement of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates or school leavers who are considering entering the teaching profession and wish to gain some experience before applying to initial teacher training providers. We will offer training on the job for this role, as well as training and opportunities to prepare you for teacher training/interview.

You must have a genuine interest in working with children and entering the education profession. You will have lots of energy, resilience, be keen to learn and willing to have a go. We would welcome any specialist skills such as music, art, drama, dance or sport etc as we would work with you to ensure you get the opportunity to develop these with our children. Set in the heart of the Christchurch, the Priory Primary School offers a caring community, delightful children and a staff who aspire to achieve the very best. We are proud of our happy and popular school.

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact Mel Jones or Hayley Broom on 01202 484105 to arrange this. For full details of the vacancy and an application form, you can visit our website http://www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk

Please apply either online through Dorsetforyou.com or by post or email: [email protected]

Candidates should complete the application form in full and return it (online or by post) so that it is received no later than Friday 9th June

Closing date: Friday 9th June

Interview date: Friday 16th June

The Priory CE VA Primary School

Wick Lane

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 1HX

Telephone (01202) 484105

Email: [email protected]

The Priory CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS disclosure check.

The Priory CE VA Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.