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Chickerell Primary Academy · Weymouth · Dorset

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil with complex needs.

The successful candidate will be required to:

  1. Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others
  2. To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
  3. Liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
  4. You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.


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. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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About this school

Chickerell Primary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
409
Avg teacher salary
£47,898
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.9:1
Academy trust
THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT

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Salary
19,153 (actual salary)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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