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Ferndown Upper School

Teaching Assistants

Permanent Contract to start as soon as possible

Monday to Friday 8.15 . to 2.40 . 28.5 hours a week

Job Ref: XS10.4 Grade 6 SCP 6-9 - £12.39 to £13.02 per hour

Term time only plus 5 Staff Training Days

Due to internal promotion and increased numbers of students, we are delighted to be able to offer further opportunities within our school community.

We require Teaching Assistants to work with an established team supporting specific students with special educational needs, both in class and in a 1:1 situation. 

We would welcome applications from experienced teaching assistants or from graduates and others considering a career in teaching or caring professions. If you are currently finishing your degree, thinking about teaching then come and join us as a TA for a year, gain paid training, experience and insight into the education profession before deciding on your next step.

Applicants should:-

Relate well to young people

Be dedicated to ensure the students’ needs are met

Be understanding of students’ additional educational needs

Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English A*-C (essential requirement)

Be advised this can be a physically demanding role

What Ferndown Can Offer You:

CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.

Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice.

Access to health and wellbeing support.

Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.

Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.