The Governors of Christ the King School, Bournemouth are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Midday Assistant. This is a permanent part time contract working 5 hours per week. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply. Salary: £24,413 FTE We offer : A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils A commitment to your own professional development The successful candidate will: Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model Have excellent organisational and communication skills Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Rachael Davies, Senior Administrator by email at [email protected] or contact the school on 01202 574277. Closing Date: 16/01/2026 Interviews: 22/01/2026 Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email Further Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post About Us Christ the King School is a Catholic Primary School Academy – servicing the parish of Holy Family (Christ the King, Kinson & St. Bernadette’s, Ensbury Park) and St. Anthony’s, West Moors. The school is in the Diocese of Plymouth and is part of the Catholic & Anglican Schools Trust (CAST) The school caters for 300 plus children and has a Pre-School. At the end of Year 6 our children transfer to secondary school. Our school feeds into St. Peter’s R.C. Comprehensive School in Bournemouth, providing children with the opportunity of having a catholic education from 3 to 18 years! A proportion of children also go to local secondary schools and grammar schools in Bournemouth and Poole. The school is set behind the Church of Christ the King and benefits from extensive grounds – with Pre-School & Reception play areas, 2 playgrounds and a large field.