Position Details
School term-time and INSET days (39 weeks) per year.
Start date: ASAP (subject to pre-start checks).
Contract: Fixed term until 22 July 2027.
Working hours: Part‑time, 30.33 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am‑3:10pm (includes a 20‑minute lunch duty).
Grade: 5.
Salary: £25,583 to £25,989 (full‑time equivalent) or £18,040 to £18,326 pro rata.
Location: Christchurch Junior School.
About The Role
The successful candidate will provide class‑based support, small group and one‑to‑one assistance to pupils across the school. Responsibilities include supporting learning activities, ensuring scaffolding and access to the curriculum, pastoral support, and assisting with SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support groups of children in their learning by clarifying instructions, motivating and encouraging independence.
- Facilitate learning activities for pupils of varying abilities, ensuring scaffolding and curriculum access.
- Provide pastoral support for children.
- Share in the values of our school and Trust.
- Apply a deep understanding of English and Mathematics.
- Be adaptable and work as part of the team at Christchurch Junior School.
- Commit to delivering excellence for the pupils you support, overcoming barriers.
- Support first aid during break times.
- Commit to professional development.
- Share a passion for education.
- Support pupils with SEMH needs.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Qualifications and Requirements
- GCSEs Grade C in English, Maths and Science, or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 / BTEC in Learning Support.
- Experience supporting pupils with additional or special education needs.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families.
- Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free, confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to a trust‑wide intranet and local discounts on services and retail.
- Complimentary tea and coffee in an open staff room.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi‑academy trust.
- Opportunity to work in a beautiful area of the South Coast.
Equal Opportunities
Christchurch Junior School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this commitment is expected of all staff and volunteers. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.
Good to Know
The pro‑rate salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary is paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted if leaving part‑way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year. This role is UK based and Right to Work must be established as part of the appointment process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Safeguarding
Christchurch Junior School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted responsibly to avoid bias and discrimination.
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