Burton Bradstock Primary School is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team in a combined role: Teaching Assistant (14.5 hours) and Midday Supervisor (3 hours).
School: Burton Bradstock Primary School
Contract: Fixed-term (1 September 2026 – 16 July 2027)
Closing Date: 14 July at midday
Salary Information
Teaching Assistant: Grade 5, SCP 5-6 (£8,624 – £8,761 per annum)
Midday Supervisor: Grade 1, SCP 3 (£1,685 per annum)
About the Roles
We are looking for a professional who demonstrates discretion, empathy, adaptability, and resilience. You should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a genuine desire to help young people reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities: Support teaching and learning across the school, including working with children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and those on the SEND register.
Requirements: Experience of working with young people in an educational setting, knowledge of subject areas, and an understanding of learning difficulties are advantageous.
We are looking for someone to help create a safe, happy, and engaging lunchtime environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise children in dining areas, classrooms, the playground, and other school premises.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils.
Promote positive behaviour and act as a role model, reporting any serious concerns to senior staff.
Encourage good dining habits and assist with associated duties (e.g., cleaning spillages and clearing tables).
Support school aims, values, and policies, and contribute to staff meetings and training.
Please note: The working pattern for both roles will be discussed at the interview stage and may be subject to change according to business need. A current driving licence and your own transport are essential for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Elliott on 01308 422846 or by emailing [email protected]
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
Burton Bradstock CE Primary school is a small, happy and caring school, nestled for over 150 years in the beautiful village of Burton Bradstock on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. We seek to provide a happy and purposeful environment for our staff to work in and where children can learn, play and grow.
As well as providing a high-quality education our children have access to extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment whilst our close links to the church and local community enable us to live out our vision to: 'Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God' (Micah 6:8).
We are proud of our wonderful team of teachers and support staff. As a part of Initio Learning Trust, a group of seventeen schools, our staff have access to genuine professional development opportunities, enabling every person to thrive within their role.
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit please refer to the contact details above.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk/
Initio Learning Trust provides:
A supportive and welcoming environment with a genuine commitment to professional development.
A flexible, equal opportunities workplace.
Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme.
Employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 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.
