Job Description

About the Post

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Pastoral Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team at Poole High School.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

support vulnerable students with social and emotional needs to access the curriculum and wider school community.

To support and promote the development and learning of children with a variety of academic, emotional, behavioral and social needs.

To assist the Director of Behaviour in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum and learn to the best of their ability whilst supporting the aims of the school.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Poole High School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout the historic town of Poole. As the largest school in this selective catchment, we pride ourselves on the fact that all students thrive in this caring and collaborative environment. Our students are well motivated and co-operative, and the team spirit in this large school is second to none.

What we can offer you

An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues

High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress

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

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

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

can work independently, demonstrating initiative and resilience

work with energy and enthusiasm

are flexible with the ability to work as part of a team

want the challenge of working in an educational environment

have an interest or experience in working with children with mental health and/or anxiety

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

Working hours

33 hours per week

Monday - Friday 8.25am -4.00pm

20-minute unpaid break & 40-minute unpaid lunch

Part time working may be considered for the right candidate

Weeks per year

School term-times, including Trust Training Days, excluding INSET days

Salary range

(per annum)

Support staff salary point 5 (Fixed)

25,583 (FTE)

19,168 (pro rata)

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele on 01202 662015 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a

Job Application Form

and Diversity Questionnaire

by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is

Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 9am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 19,168.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person