At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students with additional needs thrive in their learning.
- Company: The Lion Works School, dedicated to nurturing and empowering young minds.
- Benefits: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a community that values respect, kindness, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with additional needs and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
The Lion Works School provides specialist education for children and young people with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to delivering a nurturing, ambitious and highly individualised approach that supports both academic achievement and personal development. Our provision places strong emphasis on developing core academic skills, encouraging creativity, promoting outdoor learning and supporting pupils to build confidence, independence and essential life skills. We aim to create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where children and young people feel both challenged and supported to achieve positive wellbeing and successful outcomes. Across the school we actively promote mutual respect, tolerance, kindness, perseverance, teamwork and positive relationships as central values within our communities.
Hours of Work
8:30am – 3:45pm, 4 days per week
8:30am – 4:30pm, 1 day per week
Responsibilities
- Support teaching professionals across the curriculum and throughout the school.
- Work directly with pupils to support their learning.
- Provide one‑to‑one support and interventions.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Demonstrable background in promoting high level outcomes for students with additional needs.
- Confidence, resilience, excellent communication skills and eye for detail.
- Passion for creating the best possible opportunities and outcomes for students.
Equal Opportunities
The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background. The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open, welcoming and safe environment for all its students, employees, and visitors.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, evidence of essential qualifications being seen prior to interview and satisfactory references.
Independence Assistant - The Lion Works School in Poole employer: Bournemouth Borough Council
The Lion Works School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs. Located in a nurturing community, the school promotes values of respect, kindness, and teamwork, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
Contact Details:
Bournemouth Borough Council Recruitment Team
