Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Swanage Primary School

Swanage Primary School is dedicated to developing the knowledge, skills and values for pupils to enable them to live fulfilling lives as global, national citizens of the future. We care for every child and this is reflected in the ethos that you will find here. We are a highly inclusive school where every child is seen as unique and we celebrate the different experiences, skills and ideas they bring to our school. We inspire, encourage and challenge our children to become confident, curious and successful learners for life.

The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Partnership of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about nurturing and inspiring a life-long love of learning in children, and who is eager to continue developing their own skills and career as part of our dedicated, friendly, and highly motivated team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support high-quality learning across the curriculum, provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, and help create an inclusive, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to children's academic, social, and emotional development, while being fully supported by a collaborative staff team who are committed to professional growth, high standards, and a shared belief in the potential of every pupil.

Further Information

Applicants are encouraged to contact the school office, for more information regarding the role or to arrange a visit. Please call

Internal applicants: Please submit the following to [email protected]:

• a written expression of interest (one side of A4) demonstrating your suitability for the role addressed to Mr Adam Burt.
• details of two referees including email addresses; these can be either internal or external to CLP but must be from a member of SLT.

External applicants: Please send a completed application form to: [email protected] Closing date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Interviews: Friday 24 October 2025

About Us
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. 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. We 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.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.