School Support Assistant

Company: The Gryphon School
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Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary

Grade 3, Point 3 – 4: £10,088 – £10,246 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract

Permanent, 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, responsible, flexible, and reliable Student Support Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working team. The hours of work will be from 10:45 am to 2:15 pm, Monday to Friday, term time & inset days.

Responsibilities

  • Support students during morning break and lunchtime.
  • Provide support for our student and visitor reception and undertake general office duties in accordance with school needs.
  • Perform other duties as required to maintain the high standards currently achieved.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • No experience necessary; full training and induction will be provided.
  • Must meet the person specification and be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.
  • Right to work in the UK is required.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.

Equality & Diversity

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Contact

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rabbetts, Office Manager on CMR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk or at 01935 810101 who will be happy to arrange this.

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Posted: June 17th, 2026