Teaching Assistant G5
This is a Permanent, Part Time - Term Time Only vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
Merley First School is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic EYFS team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £18,586 - £18,881 per annum per annum (Grade 5)
This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 31.25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
Approximate start date 01-Jun-2026.
This is a permanent position for five days per week, 8.30 to 15.15, which may be subject to change according to business need.
The role involves working alongside the class teacher, supporting the children’s learning both inside and outside the classroom and facilitating small intervention groups and 1:1 support, to enable all children to achieve their full learning potential and flourish. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential for this role.
We are looking for someone who:
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is willing to embrace, support and develop the ethos of our school
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is able to work as part of a team but also use their initiative and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children
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can lead, inspire and motivate children in line with the school’s vision and values
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will assist in all aspects of children's learning
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can provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the school, promoting positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour
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has positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues
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has good interpersonal and communication skills
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Nikki Daunt 01202 888455 or by emailing recruitment@merleyfirstschool.org
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School
Merley First School is a two form entry First School set on the outskirts of Wimborne, and is part of Initio Learning Trust. It is a vibrant school that is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team, a commitment to professional development and eager children who want to do their best.
For more information please visit our school website
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
We are covered by the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975’, which means that we are allowed to ask all candidates to disclose both spent and unspent cautions and criminal convictions to us when applying for a vacancy (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act).
Anyone who is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children should not apply for any of our vacancies, as doing so may be an offence—which we will report to the Police.
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose cautions and criminal convictions (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act).
Please refer to this Caution and Conviction checker for guidance on what needs to be disclosed:
Caution or conviction - Check when to disclose cautions or convictions - GOV.UK
Further information can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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