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Teaching Assistant

Milborne Port Primary School · Sherborne · Somerset

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

Good
Academy trust
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
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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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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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