Learning Support Assistant - Poole High School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for Poole High School to enhance children's educational experiences. Ideal candidates will have enthusiasm for education and a supportive approach to students with diverse needs, including those with partial sight. Join a vibrant school community focused on collaboration and care, and benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

High quality continued professional development

Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Opportunities to progress

Work in a beautiful area of the South Coast

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children who are partially sighted would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development and learning of children with various needs.
• Assist teachers in providing an accessible learning environment.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Relating to children

Job description

About The Post

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic 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 and promote the development and learning of the children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional, behavioural and social needs
• To assist teachers 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 outlined in the school/learning team’s philosophy statement
• 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 Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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:

• enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom
• 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
• Experience of working with children who are partially sighted would be advantageous
  
  

You will also be keen to demonstrate our Twynham Learning employee values and attributes which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• Seethe bigger picture
  
  

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele on 01202 662015 or email us at [e-mail]

How To Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [e-mail]

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 Monday 30 June 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.