Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant

REPORTS TO:                 Head of Pre-Prep

DATE OF ISSUE:             February 2026

HOURS OF WORK:        Approximately 21 hours per week during term-time
                                             (four mornings a week, 8am to 1.45pm)
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BACKGROUND
Dumpton School is a Prep School in the heart of Dorset near the thriving market town of
Wimborne, which offers an outstanding education to children aged 2 to 13 years old. The school
has undergone a prolonged period of stability and success, and boasts superb, modern facilities,
a strong roll of over 340 pupils, and a forward thinking and ambitious approach to education,
recognised by ISI as having a “significant strength” in our most recent inspection. In January
2026, Dumpton merged with Canford to form the Canford Schools Group.

Dumpton’s strength is built upon a brilliant staff team who work hard to create a superb
environment for children to flourish and fulfil their potential, focusing on academic success, as
well as character education.

Two core values – Be Kind and Aim High – lie at the cornerstone of Dumpton’s ethos and
culture, and also sit at the heart of Dumpton’s vision: ‘a nurturing and aspirational environment
where every child fulfils their academic and personal potential’.

PURPOSE:
The Dumpton Pre-Prep is thriving. The Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant will provide a high
standard of care to pupils and parents in the Pre-Prep and assist the Class Teacher in ensuring
that every child fulfils their academic and personal potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  To support children with their learning in and out of the classroom.
•  To support the Class Teacher with preparation and planning of lessons and learning

activities.

•  To work with individual or small groups of pupils on specific areas of focus as directed

by the class teacher.

•  To communicate and build positive relationships with parents.
•  To support in the supervision of pupils throughout the day including outside play time

and lunchtime.

•  To assist in any specialist lessons throughout the week like Swimming, PE, Dance or

Music.

•  To assist pupils with intimate care if required
•  To be friendly, informative and well-organised.
•  To work in a clean, tidy and organised environment both inside and outside the

building.

•  To be professional at all times and deal with any matter professionally.
•  To assist with the routine operation of the class on a daily basis.

•  To attend staff meetings, INSET training and training courses as required.
•  To ensure that appropriate Health and Safety, risk assessment and hygiene procedures

are implemented.

•  To work in accordance with Dumpton School policies.
•  To understand Safeguarding Children and report any concerns or observations to the

Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee will be required to perform
duties outside of this at the discretion of the Headmaster

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Working Hours - Four mornings a week (8am to 1.45pm)

Pay - £13.21 - £13.39 per hour

Start Date - Monday 20 April 2026

•  The school is inclusive and committed to achieving equality of opportunity for our

pupils – and we feel the same about our staff. We would actively encourage
candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to work at Dumpton,
contributing to a rich, diverse staff team where our unique talents can contribute
to our collective success.

•  Applicants must undergo a DBS check and all associated checks. As per the latest
Safer Recruitment guidance for education, the school will request references in
advance of interviews – please contact us if this is an issue.

Candidates should send a completed application form to recruitment@dumpton.com or by
post marked for the attention of the Head of Pre-Prep, Dumpton School, Deans Grove House,
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF

All applications must be made using our standard application form

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews for short listed candidates to take place during week beginning
Monday 2nd March 2026

The role will commence Monday 20th April 2026

Dumpton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.