Overview
Teaching Assistant (Secondary) St Peter’s School Jobs in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom at Dorset Council
Title: Teaching Assistant (Secondary) St Peter’s School
Company: Dorset Council
Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
The School seeks to appoint outstanding Teaching Assistant – Secondary – wanting to join a supportive and committed team.
22 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). £12,808 per annum, pay award pending
Mon 8.50am – 1.30pm 4 hours 40 mins Tues 9.10am – 1.30pm 4 hours 20 mins Weds 9.10am – 1.30pm 4 hours 20 mins Thurs 9.10am – 1.30pm 4 hours 20 mins Fri 9.10am – 1.30pm 4 hours 20 mins Teaching Assistants perform a vital role in improving the teaching and learning of students with Special Educational Needs at St. Peter’s School. They should work closely with teaching staff, students and parents. We value the work that our Teaching Assistants do and are committed to improving their skills and knowledge through professional development. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning of students with a statement of SEN in the classroom including E) Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development
- general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the students and the classroom, this may include other students on the Code of Practice or the class as a whole
- assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
- promote the inclusion of all students ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES A) Support for the Students with a Statement of Special Educational Need and their Families
- To deliver pastoral and learning support
- To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement
- To establish and develop productive working relationships with students acting as a role model
- To work with students, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to develop and achieve
- To provide support for students to broaden and enrich their learning
- To work with the SENCO and other teachers to develop and implement advisory notes and behaviour support plans B) Support for the Teachers of Students with a Statement of Special Educational Need
- To develop behaviour management strategies. To be proactive in managing behaviour and promote self-control, independence and integration
- To support student transitions
- To accompany teachers and classes on educational visits
- To work with the class teacher to complete administration tasks and prepare displays C) Support for the School
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- To contribute to overall ethos, work and mission statement of the school
- To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Headteacher D) Organisation of Role
- At the start of each academic year you will be assigned a student or students for whom you will act as Lead Teaching Assistant. The decision to assign a Lead Teaching Assistant is based on the skills and qualities each TA has. Each student with a Statement of Special Educational Need is different and in our broad and balanced team we have staff in place to try to ensure that all of these needs are met. The primary role of a Lead TA is to ensure that staff are aware of their advisory notes, to write a report for any interim or annual review and to collate the reports of others for reviews. You will also act as a point of contact for parents for those students.
- All Teaching Assistants will follow the school’s performance management system for support staff.
- All Teaching Assistants will receive three in-house training sessions per year. Other CPD opportunities will be available for staff as the need arises.
- All Teaching Assistants will be observed in their role at least once per year by their performance manager SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- To contribute to overall ethos, work and mission statement of the school To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Head teacher Closing date – 8.00am Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interview date to be confirmed.
Please be advised CV’s are not accepted as a form of application.
Further Information
Further details and application forms are available on the school website:
https://www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk/blog/?pid=6&nid=4
Please be advised CV’s are not accepted as a form of application.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
An online check will be conducted for candidates shortlisted to check their suitability to work with children (KCSIE 2025).
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at St Peter’s School regardless of role or position.
About Us
St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
