Teaching Assistant at St Osmund's CE Middle School

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 the 1st September.

This role may involve general classroom support across all curriculum areas for both Key Stages. At the moment we have a particular need for candidates to have experience or knowledge of working with children with SEND. This may include 1:1 support to several children as well as small group intervention work. Duties will also include supporting break and lunchtime sessions in school.

Candidates must have a good standard of English and Maths.

The role is for a fixed term up to August 2027. The contracted hours will be 29 hours per week, 8:45-15:15 Monday - Friday. Term-time only (38 weeks).

At St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School We Have

• A Christian vision and values which underpin all our 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!

Closing date Thursday 9th July, interviews to be held Wednesday 15th July.

An information pack can be found here: Recruitment pack

Please email ***email_hidden*** for further details. Applications should be made via the Dorset Council Job portal.

CV’s are not accepted.