Teaching Assistant (Resource base)

Teaching Assistant (Resource base) Gillingham Primary School Salary: Dorset Grade 5, pay points 5-6, £26,427 - £26,846 per annum (DOE) FTE Actual Salary: £10,523 - £10,690 annum (DOE) pro rata Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 21/07/2027, 17.5 hours per Closing date: 12pm, 12th November 2026 Interview Date: 19th November 2026 Job summary;

Gillingham Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term basis until 21st July 2027. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs within our Resource Base, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual potential. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, enabling children to thrive both academically and socially. Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted. Our School Our vision “Enjoy - Engage - Excel” is the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that happy, enthusiastic children learn best and we are determined to create a climate that enables children to explore their ideas and develop their abilities and talents to the full. We have the highest expectations for everyone and seek to develop a thirst for learning that continues long after we wish each other a fond farewell. We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school. Contact details If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to Bernie Isted at bisted@gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school. Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust? You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision. As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk What we Value in Our Team At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application. You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

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