Pupil Participation Assistant - Winchelsea School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchelsea School is seeking a Pupil Participation Assistant to support pupils across provisions, developing programmes of support and promoting participation in the curriculum. The role includes modelling strategies in class, implementing behaviour support plans, and supporting staff, with discretion for confidential information.

The position is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only. Visits welcome; contact Jo Snow at [e-mail] or 01202 746240 for information.

Responsibilities

• Supports pupils across all provisions and develops programmes of support.
• Promotes participation in the curriculum and helps pupils develop skills and strategies to manage feelings and conflict.
• May work in class, modelling strategies, implementing behaviour support plans and supporting staff.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.

Job description

About the role

Pupil Participation Assistant

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.

The working week for this role is 32.5 hours on a term time only basis.

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 [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Further Information

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.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

If you have not been contacted by the school by 2 October 2026, then could you please assume thatyour application has been unsuccessful.

About Us

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.

Winchelsea School has a comprehensive induction process, provides many opportunities for professional development and the potential for progression.