Job description
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:
- Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher
- Will occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision) and respond to questions and generally assist pupils in undertaking set activities when fulfilling this supervisory role.
- Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
- Responsible for working with individual pupils and small groups
- Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
- Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment
- Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
- Can encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
- Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
- Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period
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About this school
Milborne Port Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Academy trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
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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Sherborne, Somerset, DT9 5EP
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 12 June 2026
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
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