Teaching Assistant at St Osmund's CE Middle School

About the role

St. Osmund's C.E. Middle School is an over subscribed Middle School for Years 5-8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022). The school was recently SIAMS inspected and received a strong report (2026).

We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to support children in the classroom with various needs to start on 1st September.

Responsibilities

• General classroom support across all curriculum areas for both Key Stages.
• Support children with SEND, including 1:1 assistance and small group intervention work.
• Duties include supporting break and lunchtime sessions in school.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Experience or knowledge of working with children with SEND is desirable.

Hours & Salary

The role is for a fixed term up to August 2027. Contracted hours will be 29 hours per week, 8 15 Monday Friday, term time only (38 weeks). The pro rated salary is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

Diversity and Equality

St. Osmund's Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share.

Safeguarding and Legal

Applicants will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines. The role is UK based and the Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions.

St. Osmund's Middle School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check, based solely on suitability to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted objectively, avoiding unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination.

Benefits

• A Christian vision and values that underpin all work.
• Pupils who are motivated and love their school.
• A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong.
• First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School.
• A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning.
• A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life.
• Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world.
• Eco Schools Green Flag (with Distinction).
• Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment.
• A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed.