Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant II
• Salary details: Pay Band 5, SCP 12-18, £29,542 - £32,578 pro rata
• Employment Status: Term Time Only
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Weeks: 39
• Closing date: 29 November 2026
Start Date: as soon as possible
Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Stanley Green Infant Academy, Canford Heath Junior School, Broadstone Middle School and Magna Academy.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will become an integral part of the Winchelsea Team. Previous experience of working with children, specifically those with moderate learning difficulties and autism, would be an advantage.
Winchelsea School has a comprehensive induction process, provides many opportunities for professional development and the potential for progression.
Candidates should be aware that all staff might be required to work at one of our satellite settings or at the main Winchelsea School site.
Please note that the working week for this role is 32.5 hours on a term time only basis, and the pro-rata salary based on hours and weeks worked will be £22,518 to £24,833.
The standard weekly working pattern for a Teaching Assistant is:
We would also be interested in hearing from you if are able to offer part-time hours.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the role profile and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies. Please send your completed application form to recruitment@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials.
If you have not been contacted by the school by 4 December 2026, then could you please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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