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Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School · Weymouth · Dorset

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for KS2.

Working 32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Permanent Contract, Term time only plus school training days per year.

DSAT2 SCP4-6 - £25,185 - £25,989 FTE

Actual - £19,028 pa - £19,635 pa

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, calm, well organised teaching assistant for KS2 to be part of our committed and hardworking team. Ideally you will need to have recent experience of working with children in a primary school environment. You will be knowledgeable and confident at supporting children's learning so that a team approach ensures good and better progress for our learners.

We are a friendly, professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community lives and learns well in a positive, mutually respectful way.

In order for our children to do the best they can we work together to create a caring, nurturing environment where it is safe for children to make marvellous mistakes and encourage an understanding that there is learning in every situation. Our children are well behaved and love learning.

Our school vision and values underpin everything that we do and we love to celebrate seeing our school values in action.

If you are looking to gain experience to begin a career in teaching this role would provide excellent experience. We believe that all staff should receive continued professional learning (CPL) opportunities and all Teaching Assistants at St John’s are offered CPL to develop knowledge and skills.

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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About this school

St John's Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
231
Avg teacher salary
£47,692
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.4:1
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY 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, DT4 7TP

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Salary
£19,028.00 - £19,635.00 Annually (Actual) DSAT2 SCP4-6 (£25,185.00 to £25,989.00 FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
18 June 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026

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