Teaching Assistant & Welfare Officer
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Contract Type: Agency Contract 1-year, Term Time Only
Salary: £95-100 per day, PAYE
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Hours: 8.15 to 4 pm (some flexibility available)
We re looking for a warm, organised, and proactive Teaching Assistant & Welfare Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Winchester. This is a rewarding and varied role that combines student health and wellbeing, learning support, and key pastoral responsibilities.
You ll be a vital member of the wider pastoral and SEND teams, helping to make sure all students are supported both emotionally and practically during their time in school.
Your role will include:
* Acting as a first point of contact for students who are unwell or have had an accident during the school day
* Sending first day absence texts and supporting the monitoring of student attendance
* Supporting the emotional and academic well-being of students, particularly those with SEND or long-term health conditions
* Acting as a keyworker for students who require more personalised support, and helping them to fully access the curriculum
* Liaising regularly with parents, carers, the school nursing team, and external professionals
* Coordinating on-site immunisations and managing communication with families
* Assisting with interventions for students with additional needs, including autism, anxiety, and dyslexia
We re looking for someone who:
* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Can work calmly under pressure and handle sensitive situations with care and confidentiality
* Understands the importance of inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people
* Is confident using systems like Microsoft Excel and Word (knowledge of Arbor or similar systems is a bonus)
* Brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a good sense of humour to the team
What matters most is your empathy, resilience, initiative, and dedication to supporting young people. Full training will be provided.
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