Skills Centre – Post 16 provision It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We’re excited to welcome new colleagues into our workforce under a refreshed pay, terms and conditions framework launching on 1 December 2025. To ensure fairness and consistency for everyone, all new appointments will start at the bottom of the pay band. This approach reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the clear rules we’ve applied for existing staff as part of the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, we believe this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a forward-thinking team. From 1 December 2025, the BCP Council refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how they recognise and reward roles across the Council. As a BCP Council maintained school this means the salary for this role will be changing, please see details below. You can find out more about the new terms and conditions by contacting the Linwood School HR office. The pay range for this role will be £ 27,254 - £ 29,540 FTE from 1st December 2025. We are excited to announce that we are opening a new post 16 provision at Linwood School, based on Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole. The focus within the Skills Centre is to develop skills and qualities that prepare students for adulthood. We are aspirational for our students and aim to prepare them for the next step of their adult life. Students are encouraged and enabled to make choices, express preferences, and make decisions. Students at the Skills Centre are supported to develop their employability and independence skills. The curriculum offer includes practical activities both within the Skills Centre and within the local and wider community. More information on the role and post 16 curriculum can be found on our website. Skills Centre | Linwood School Positions are for 30 hours per week to be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday 8.45 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. for 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). Consideration will be given to lesser hours per week but we ask that applicants commit to a minimum 2 full days (12 hours). The role is subject to a 6-month mandatory probation during which there is an expectation that Teaching Assistants attend paid Monday after school training sessions to enhance their work in school and their skill levels. A list of training dates and topics is provided upon commencement. Linwood School offers career progression opportunities for Teaching Assistants wishing to enhance their skills further in an education setting, leading to Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant followed by Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. Some of our Teaching Assistants have progressed to Teacher level. In addition to the benefits provided by BCP Council, Linwood School also provides: • An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing including free counselling sessions • Paid after-school training sessions to support staff development • Career development • Long Service Awards Linwood School is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We seek and encourage applications from individuals from a diverse background who will come and work with us and become part of our Linwood family, supportive of our school values whilst providing an excellent an inclusive service to our students, ensuring they continue to feel part of the school community in everyday activities. Linwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check as well as an overseas criminal records check, if worked or lived outside the UK within the past 10 years. Offers of employment are also subject to satisfactory references, health and right to work checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If the role is exempt, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account. All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting. For any enquiries regarding your application please contact the HR Department on 01202 636811.