Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor to join our four-form entry infant school.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Liaise with class teachers and support staff
• Cover classes in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2
• Develop a lifelong love of learning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• A welcoming, child‑centred school community where every member of staff is valued.
• Supportive, collaborative colleagues who work as a team to provide the very best for our children.
• Enthusiastic, happy pupils who love learning and make every day rewarding.
• A strong commitment to professional development, including access to high‑quality training and coaching.
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, work–life balance, and open communication.
• An inclusive ethos where every child and adult is supported to succeed.
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a capable individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Provide a magical experience for our Infant children
• Drive our passion for ensuring all children develop a love for reading
• Offer refreshing, research informed practices
• Forward think, share ideas and provide excellence in early education
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Dionne Johnson on 01202 485851 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 March 2026 at 9am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held week beginning 9 March 2026.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.