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CURRENT VACANCIES

Please follow the links below to locate the job advert, job description and application pack on the Dorset For You website. Applications should be made through this online system. We hope that you will consider St. Mary's C.E. Middle for the next step in your career and we welcome candidates to come and see the school in person before applying.

Admin / Library / Resources Assistant
Grade 3 - £12.45 to £12.65 per hour
32.5 hours per week
Term time only

We have a rare and exciting vacancy for an Admin / Library / Resources Assistant who will be the welcoming face of the school, providing vital support to students, staff, and parents. You will provide admin support while also supporting in our school library and with our teacher’s reprographics requirements. This is a fast-paced, varied, and rewarding role where  no two days will be the same!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Front Office & Reception: Provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, parents, and students.
  • Student Support & Welfare: Assist with first aid, medication, lost property and daily student needs.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain accurate student records, assist with forms, filing, and correspondence.
  • Librarian: Assist with issuing books to students, administering the library management system including adding new books to the system.
  • Resources: Support with printing, photocopying, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • friendly and professional individual with strong interpersonal skills.
  • proactive team player who can multitask in a fast-paced school environment.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Previous administrative experience (school experience preferred but not essential).
  • Excellent communication skills– confident in dealing with staff, students, and parents.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Willingness to undertake training in first aid and fire marshal duties.
For further details and to apply please visit the link below:
Closing date: Sunday 2nd March

Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week

£12.85 to £13.05 per hour

Required to start: as soon as possible


St Mary’s CE Middle School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to be part of our thriving school.

The candidate will be joining our experienced and successful Inclusion Team across both KS2 and KS3.


The successful applicant will have good communication skills, GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths, a ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to be flexible and work in a self-motivated way and be committed to supporting children in their learning, behaviour and social situations.


St Mary’s is part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, where you’ll be supported by experienced class teachers, the SENCO and outside support agencies.

The post holder will work in the mainstream school as well as working with pupils in our CCN Base in small groups and on an individualised basis. The needs of these pupils include ASC, ADHD, Dyslexia and Speech and Language needs. Experience with pupils who have Complex Communication Needs would be beneficial.

To discuss the role further, please contact Tori in the office on 01305 848293.

To apply, please visit the link below:

https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/29939/teaching-assistant--st-mary-s-ce-middle-school.html

Closing date: Sunday 2nd March