Job Description

Organisation

School

Job Location

Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Southampton, SO19 6DH

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Part-time - 27.5 per week (Term Time Only)

Salary

26,402 - 28,207 per annum

Closing Date

03/11/2025

Job Reference

16127

Working with young people can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs. It can be hard, and resilience must be high, but building these relationships with young people, being their constant and believing in their value can significantly change their future - the rewards will certainly outweigh the challenges!



Springwell School is located on the edge of the city of Southampton and is a designated day special school for children aged from 4 - 11 years with complex learning difficulties including speech and language disorders, autism, and challenging behaviours.



The school encourages a supportive and positive learning ethos that enables both staff and pupils to work and learn together to develop their full potential, providing the highest possible standards of education and support to children, families, and staff.



We have an exciting opportunity to appoint to an additional Hygiene and Class Resources Support position, predominantly based at our StartPoint Sholing provision. We are looking for someone who is both enthusiastic and motivated, as well as hardworking, reliable, and energetic, and can work together as part of a team to ensure our school remains a clean and safe place for our children to learn.



What can we offer you?


Competitive salary with regular salary progression Opportunities for CPD Free on-site parking Pension Scheme Support and training Monday - Friday working pattern Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Your contribution

Developing positive relationships with pupils and encouraging safe play Supporting children's self-care and hygiene needs Maintaining the cleaning and hygiene stock levels and resources Assisting with ancillary duties such as cleaning spillages Undertaking basic administrative tasks directed by the teacher The ability to work to a schedule and use your own initiative Being flexible to the changing demands of the post Being able to work as part of a team


Please refer to the for the full responsibilities of this role and knowledge required.



What will you need?
Good basic education with sound literacy and numeracy skills Experience of working with or supporting primary aged children Awareness of needs and demands of children with complex needs Food Hygiene certificate, or willingness to undertake training Ability to work independently, organising your workload Knowledge and experience of administrative processes Ability to liaise with staff at all levels Have enthusiasm, reliability and resilience Strong sense of team work Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding


Working pattern - 27.5 Hours

Monday to Friday: 8.45 am - 2:15 pm



How to apply:



To apply, please complete the application form on www.springwellschool.net and return to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to recruitment@springwellschool.net. Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH. We do not accept CV's.



Interview process:



If successfully shortlisted, you will complete a short task and observation in the dining hall prior to a 2-panel, face to face interview. If you have not heard from us by Thursday 6th November 2025 then you have been unsuccessful this time.



Safeguarding:



Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.


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