Job Description

We are seeking a Dedicated Pupil Support to work with a Year 2 pupil who requires 1:1 SEND support.

If you are patient, calm natured and compassionate we would love to welcome you to the friendly school community at King's Hawford Prep School!

Main purpose of the role

To assist in promoting the learning, personal development and safety of the pupil to whom you are assigned to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. To work under the instruction/guidance of the SENCO and Senior Leaders to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for the pupil in accordance with the needs set out in the EHCP. Work may be carried out inside or outside of the classroom.

Hours of work

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Term time only Fixed term for the duration of the approved funding whilst the pupil is enrolled at King's Hawford

Start date:

As soon as possible following completion of pre-employment checks.

How to apply

To apply, please read the job description which can be found on the current vacancies page of our website:

https://www.ksw.org.uk/current-kings-foundation-vacancies/

. Applicants can choose to either complete the TES online application form by visiting:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/dedicated-pupil-support-worcestershire-2241723

or*complete the Word document application form on our current vacancies page, which should then be emailed to

recruitment@ksw.org.uk

When completing the supporting statement of the application form or submitting a cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history. Deadline for applications:

9am, Monday 8th September 2025

Please note that the King's Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King's Foundation

King's Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King's community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King's. Careers at King's Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer. A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook. A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate. Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff. A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King's. Access to the School's outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times. Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates. Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks. Employees have full use of School library resources and services. Free flu vaccinations. Cycle to Work Scheme Free Yoga classes. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
The King's Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King's Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sabbatical Sick pay
Work Location: In person