Lifeguard & PE Support Assistant – St Michael’s Middle School

Company: Dorset Council
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Location: Furzehill
Job Description:

About the role

St Michael’s CE Middle School is looking for a Lifeguard & PE Support Assistant to join our team.

Salary: £6,042 – £6,336 per annum (Grade 6 pay award pending).

Part Time – Term Time only: 10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, temporary until 31/05/2027 to cover maternity leave.

Approximate start date 1st September 2026.

Working days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (shift pattern to be discussed at interview).

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of students during swimming lessons.
  • Provide hands‑on support to PE teachers during PE activities.
  • Maintain a safe and positive environment for all school activities.

Requirements

  • Reliable, proactive and energetic.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with government safer recruitment guidelines.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to work part‑time during term time, 10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Benefits

  • Paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements pro rata.
  • Opportunities for professional support and development.

Contact

For more information, contact Jodie Phelps on 01202 883433 or email recruitment@stmichaelsmiddle.org.

EEO Statement

St Michael’s Middle School values diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check based on suitability to work with children.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026