Teaching and Learning Support Assistant
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole
- £19,878 - £20,193 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- NJC
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2026
Job overview
Teaching and Learning Support Assistant
Department: Academy Schools
Division: Ocean Academy, Poole
Salary details: Point 5-6 NJC Actual £19,878-£20,193 (£26,428-£26,846 FTE)
Employment Status: Full time (Term Time only)
Hours: 8.30-3.30pm (32.5 hours with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 21 July 2027 in the first instance
Starting date: ASAP
Contact detail : Jane Burry (Office Manager)
Ocean Academy is a junior school for children aged 7-11 years old. At Ocean Academy, we provide an enriched and challenging 'no limits, no barriers' Key Stage 2 curriculum which is fun and engaging, and ultimately keeps our children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve.
We are looking for an adaptable and hardworking person to work as a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant.
The roles and responsibilities of a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant at Ocean Academy are fluid in response to the needs of the academy and the children.
The successful candidates will ideally have experience of working with KS2 children, have experience of supporting children with SEND, be self- motivated and have a flexible approach.
The successful candidates will provide support in class for groups of children and, sometimes, a 1:1 pupil.
If you think you can make a strong contribution to the education of our children & enjoy working in a respected and supportive team, please apply.
The successful candidates will:
Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (desirable)
Have a professional manner and can use their initiative
Be enthusiastic and have a friendly approach
Have excellent written and verbal English and maths skills
Have experience of working with children with SEND
Be punctual and reliable
Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants
Promote the ethos of the school and not behave in a way that will disadvantage the school
We can offer:
A supportive team and vibrant professional community
A positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership
A commitment to continuing professional development
Energetic and enthusiastic high attaining pupils where inclusion thrives
A supportive ethos based around the Aspirations core principles and conditions for learning
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About Ocean Academy Poole
- Ocean Academy Poole
- Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole
- Dorset
- BH14 0PZ
- United Kingdom
At Ocean Academy, we provide an enriched and challenging ‘No Limits’ curriculum which is fun and engaging and ultimately keeps our children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve. The ‘No Limits’ curriculum framework is based around INTENT, IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT alongside the expectation that the curriculum values ingenuity, creativity and risk-taking.
We believe in developing ‘the whole child’ and ensure high expectations for social, emotional, physical, moral, cultural and academic growth. It is important to us that the children at Ocean Academy are resilient, determined and believe in their abilities to succeed whilst not being afraid to make a mistake or ‘have another go’. Our children are excited by learning and with a strong pupil voice, they feel safe and highly valued. Our staff are recognised as being a strong team who foster curiosity and creativity in an environment where everyone is respected.
The facilities at Ocean Academy are modern and diverse and this allows us to promote learning now and for the 21st century. Ocean Academy has its ethos embedded in the Aspirations Academies core belief that for all children to have high aspirations they must believe in themselves, be actively engaged in their learning and see the connection between what they learn today and who they want to become tomorrow. We will strive to realise this for our children as they undertake their own individualised learning journey. More information about Aspirations Academies can be found at www.aspirationsacademies.org.
There are numerous opportunities for parents and carers to support the learning at Ocean Academy and we embrace the value of working closely with parents and the local community to uphold the collegiate approach that leads to successful, life-long learning and positive outcomes for our children. In a recent parent survey, 100% of parents who responded said that they would recommend Ocean Academy to other parents.
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