Teaching Assistant G5 - Burton Bradstock Primary School

Burton Bradstock Primary School is looking for a skilled and dedicated member of staff to join our hardworking team of Teaching Assistants.

This post involves supporting teaching and learning across the school and includes working with children. Essential qualities include discretion, empathy, professionalism, and good personal organisation with great communication skills and a desire to see young people achieve their potential. The right candidate would also demonstrate adaptability and resilience. Understanding of learning difficulties, knowledge of subject areas, and experience of working with young people in an educational setting will be advantageous.

Role Details

• Contract: Fixed term contract (approx start date of October 2026 - 16 July 2027), linked to specific work which is funded for a fixed term only.
• Hours: 10.5 hours per week. Working 38 weeks per year.
• Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the afternoons (subject to change according to business need).
• Salary: TA Grade 5, SCP 5-6 (£6,085 - £6,181 actual salary pay award pending).
• Closing date: 24 September 2026
• Interview date: week commencing 28 September 2026

A current driving licence and your own transport are essential for travel across the Trust's multiple sites and schools.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Elliott on or by emailing

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.

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