19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    12 May 2026

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Working times are as follows; Monday 8.55am to 4.45pm Tuesday to Thursday 8.55am to 3.45pm Friday 8.55am to 3.35pm We are happy to consider applications from staff who are interested in working part time (minimum of 13 hours per week. Working days will need to include Monday and Friday). Childcare Assistants work for 39 weeks of the year, which includes 5 Inset days.

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£12.85, pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mountjoy School is seeking to appoint a Childcare Assistant for 31 hours per week.

Salary: Dorset Grade 3, SCP 3 £12.85 per hour, pay award pending.

We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting the personal care needs of young people who present with additional needs.

Please see Job Description for further details.

Please apply using the online facility. CVs or letters of application will not be accepted. Please fully complete all sections of the application form, and give a full employment history, explaining any gaps in employment.

What the school offers its staff

Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 4-19 years who may have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism. Whilst challenging, our work is immensely rewarding and all staff are supported in their professional development.

Working with us gives access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme, free car parking, and most importantly, a chance to make a difference on a daily basis.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mountjoy School

School type
Special schools, ages 4 to 19
School size
112 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Mountjoy School website
Email address
v.reed@mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk
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Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 2-19 years who may have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism.

Arranging a visit to Mountjoy School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.reed@mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk.

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