Job Introduction
Longfleet CE Primary School Website
Classroom Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Longfleet CE Primary School
31.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Hours of Duty: 8.30pm-3.15pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
Term-time (38 weeks)
Salary: Grade D SCP 5-6, £13.26 - £13.47 per hour
Actual Salary: £18,067 - £18,854 per annum pro rata
Starting ASAP, Fixed Term until August 2026
Located near the heart of Poole, Longfleet CE Primary School is a vibrant, three-form entry school committed to providing an exceptional education for children aged 4–11. As part of the Coastal Learning Partnership, we combine strong academic standards with a rich variety of opportunities in music, sport, and the arts. Guided by our Christian values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness, and Wisdom, we nurture every child to flourish and live an “honourable life in all its fullness”. Our welcoming and inclusive community works closely with families and Longfleet St. Mary’s Church to create a caring environment where every child feels valued and inspired to succeed.
The school is seeking to appoint a general Teaching Assistant (level 2) where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis.
We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to motivate and encourage children; who is enthusiastic, responsible and enjoys working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning, promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C/level 4 or above.
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have experience of working in a school setting.
• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Have good communication skills
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team
• A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• An attractive and well-resourced school
• Excellent professional development opportunities
Please visit the school website for further information about the school www.longfleet.poole.sch.uk For more information about the role please contact the Headteacher, Nigel Helm, on 01202 673652.
External Candidates: Please send a fully completed application form to: office@longfleet.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: We will start to shortlist on Monday 2nd February 2026 and this advert will remain open until the position is filled
Interviews: TBC February 2026
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. Please note CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. CLP will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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