Job Introduction
Post: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade E points 7 - 11 actual salary from £22,609 to £24,098
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Start date: 19 January 2026 or as soon as possible
Apply by: 12 January 2026
Job overview
At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are proud that our outcomes are strong across the academy.
The successful candidate will be:
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate for the role of Teaching Assistant to join our team at Magna Academy and support an individual student with complex needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting access to learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in the management of the classroom, individual students or groups of students who may have particular requirements. Ultimately, we are looking for a committed candidate with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.
What we are looking for:
● A genuine interest in young people and their learning
● The ability to communicate clearly and confidently
● Flexibility and a sense of humour
● Qualifications at least to level 2 or equivalent
What we offer:
● Excellent working conditions
● A supportive environment
● Opportunity for further development
● State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. Please contact Zoe Challis to arrange, 01202 604222 zchallis@magna-aspirations.org
Please apply through our vacancies page https://www.magna-aspirations.org/vacancies/
Interview date: From 14th January 2026
Hours: 37hrs per week term time only, 39 weeks per year. Monday to Friday 08:15 - 16:00
Learn more about Magna Academy at: https://www.magna-aspirations.org/
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198). Disclosure of a criminal background does not not automatically debar individuals from employment – consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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