November 21, 2025

Bovington: Teaching assistant vacancy at the Harbour School, Bovington Lane.

 





Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor), Harbour School, Bovington Lane, Bovington BH20 6PF

£26,403-£28,142 full time equivalent; actual salary £21,068-£22,456 for 34.5 hours per week (Friday afternoons off), and term time only working. Plus, generous sick pay and pension scheme.

Hours:

8.30am-4pm Monday – Thursday,

8.30am-1pm Friday

At Harbour School Dorset, we’re looking for a Learning Mentor who can help students rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning, and believe in themselves again.

Our students are all different – and that’s where you come in. You’ll help them find calm when things feel overwhelming, celebrate the small steps forward, and remind them they’re capable of more than they think.

You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff to help students with ASC or SEMH needs reach their learning and behaviour goals. Through trusted relationships, you’ll guide them to grow in confidence and independence; while keeping parents, carers and professionals connected in their journey.

Closing Date: 1st December 2025 
Interview Date: 10th & 11th December 2025

Click HERE for full job description and to apply.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE