Start date: ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract term: Fixed term contract until 22 July 2026
Working hours: Part-time 30.33 hours per week
Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 3.10pm
Weeks per year: School term-time and INSET days
Grade: 5
Salary range: Support staff salary points 5-6
(per annum) £25,583 to £25,989 (FTE)
£18,040 to £18,326 (pro-rata)
Location: Christchurch Junior School
We are looking for candidates who wish to pursue a career in education. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a range of pupils across the school. The role will include 1:1 support, small group and class-based support.
The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 3.10pm, to include a 20-minute lunch duty normally with a specific child.
About Our School
Christchurch Junior School is a large, popular community school, which caters for almost 500 children aged between 7 and 11 years. The children spend four years here. The classes are organised in year groups hosting four classes each. We are an inclusive school and welcome children from all walks of life and all faiths. The children enjoy excellent facilities in modern premises. Our facilities include two halls, two libraries with computer technology, a multi-purpose room where cooking, art and science can be taught, and a specialist Music Room.
Our Vision
We will do all that is possible to enable pupils to reach the highest levels of academic achievement, staying true to our school values of Belonging/Achieving/Growing.
This will be achieved through a truly broad curriculum which provides rich experiences and by engaging fully with our community.
Children will graduate into secondary education as motivated young people who have maintained a love of learning.
We are a member of Twynham Learning - a growing multi-academy trust of ambitious infant, junior, primary and secondary schools serving our community. Our aim is to offer this generation of children, young people and those involved in their education the very best leadership, teaching and learning, professional development and support services.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals who will relish the opportunity to:
use their knowledge and understanding of strategies to support children with ASD/SEMH needs
run small intervention groups away from the classroom following suitable training and guidance from class teacher or SENDCO
support children to regulate emotions and behaviour so that they can access learning
support groups of children in their learning, e.g. clarifying and explaining instructions; motivating; encouraging independence
undertake learning activities with children of varying abilities to ensure scaffolding and access to the curriculum
provide pastoral support for children
share in the values of our school and Trust
apply their deep understanding of English and Mathematics
be adaptable and work as part of the team at Christchurch Junior School
be committed to delivering excellence for the pupils they support and overcoming barriers
support first aid during break times
be committed to professional development
share a passion for education
promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you
an opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
a trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
a welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
free on-site parking
the opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
We Would Love To Hear From You If You
have GCSE Grade C in English, Maths and Science, or equivalent
have NVQ Level 2 or 3 / BTEC in Learning Support
have experience of pupils who have additional or special education needs
have knowledge and understanding of other types of needs such as dyslexia, speech and language, ADHD and development co-ordination disorder (desirable - not essential)
knowledge and understanding of a range of strategies to support such as: emotional coaching, PACE approach, comic strip conversations, zones of regulation and social stories (desirable - not essential)
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
aim high
keep improving
don't leave anyone behind
see the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date for applications is Friday 6 March 2026 at 8am.