At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with learning difficulties and promote their participation in the curriculum.
- Company: Winchelsea School, a community special school dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a committed team with excellent career progression potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for supporting diverse learners and ability to handle confidential information.
The predicted salary is between 23264 - 25265 £ per year.
Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties, including autism. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Stanley Green Infant Academy, Canford Heath Junior School, Broadstone Middle School and Magna Academy.
We require an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the Pupil Participation Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils across all of the provisions, developing and implementing programmes of support for individuals and groups. They will promote participation in the curriculum and support pupils to develop skills and strategies to manage their feelings and possible conflict resolution. They may also work in class with pupils, modelling strategies, implementing behaviour support plans and supporting staff. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Winchelsea School has a comprehensive induction process, provides many opportunities for professional development and the potential for progression.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the role profile and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies. Please send your completed application form to recruitment@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Jo Snow at j.snow@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk or telephone 01202 746240.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates' background credentials.
If you have not been contacted by the school by 2 October 2026, then could you please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Pupil Participation Assistant - Winchelsea School in Poole employer: Bournemouth Borough Council
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