Teaching Assistant G5

Merley First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £7,680 - £7,802 per annum per annum (Grade 5)

This job is for 12.5 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 09/11/2026.

Merley First School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is a permanent position for two days per week, 8.30am to 15.15pm, which may be subject to change according to business need.

The roles involve working both in the classroom alongside the class teacher and outside with small intervention groups, to support all the children and enable them to achieve their full learning potential. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• is willing to embrace, support and develop the ethos of our school

• is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our children

• can lead, inspire and motivate children in line with the school’s vision and values

• will assist in all aspects of children's learning

• can provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the school, promoting positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour

• has positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues

• 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

Closing date: Saturday 31st October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

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 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 is a multi-academy trust based in Dorset. We are responsible and accountable for the education of over 7000 pupils from 3 to 19 years of age and for the employment and support of over 1000 staff in 19 schools across Dorset, from Bridport in the West of the county to Verwood in the East.

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.