Type of Position: Support staff

Type of Position: Support staff - Permanent School: The Grange School Start Date: ASAP (subject to pre-start checks) Closing Date: Fri 12 Dec 2025 at 8am ASAP (subject to pre-start checks) Contract term Permanent Working hours Part time – 28.75 hours per week (other part time work patterns are available) Weeks per year School term-time and Trust Training Days, excluding INSET days Grade 5 Salary range (per annum) £16,661 to £16,926 (pro rata, based on 28.75 hours per week) Location The Grange School Reports to Head of Department About the Post We are in an exciting position to be expanding our SEND team. We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic student services support worker to join our fantastic team at The Grange School. This role is focused on supporting young people with their mental health and welling. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people. 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 work with children outside of the classroom to boost their emotional literacy and mental health. Liaise with external agencies to ensure the right support for the children. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. The Grange School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout Christchurch. We have a diverse range of learners and we are recognised for our inclusivity and community approach. 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 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 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: have five GCSEs at A-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/grades) 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 want to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives are first aid trained (or are willing to undertake training with us upon appointment) You will also be keen to demonstrate our Twynham Learning employee values and attributes which are: The closing date for applications is Friday 12 December 2025 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr