Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
11 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 9, Support staff salary points 19– 25 £32,061 to £36,363 (FTE) £28,200 to £31,984 (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications/grades)
- Experience of working with children in an educational setting, including experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, or behaviour needs.
- Ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people and adults.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, relational, de-escalation and restorative approaches.
- Commitment to inclusive education and improving student outcomes.
- Experience leading interventions or small group provisions to improve student wellbeing.
- Experience working in alternative provision settings or similar.
- Familiarity with reintegration planning and multi-agency working.
- Qualifications or training in relevant areas such as behaviour management, emotional coaching, SEND support, ELSA or Mental Health First Aid training desirable.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
Are you passionate about inclusion and championing equality?
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join Twynham School and work alongside fantastic colleagues with a relentless drive to remove barriers to enable all our students to thrive and achieve.
We are looking for an Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead for our Inclusion Hub. The successful candidate will join our experienced pastoral and SEND team, working collaboratively to meet the needs of all our students in a truly inclusive mainstream comprehensive setting. In this role, you will play a key part in improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted support for individuals, and building positive relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and community. You will work closely with families, external agencies, and staff to ensure students receive the right academic, emotional, and social support to succeed. You will set high expectations while championing equality and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered. If you believe in the power of education, community, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What we can offer you
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Lead a bespoke provision within Twynham school to provide academic and pastoral support for students who have additional needs, with a focus on reintegration and engagement.
- Creatively plan, design and implement tailored packages for students with complex needs to enable them to thrive within a mainstream setting.
- Provide nurture and supportive interventions to improve students’ wellbeing and self-esteem.
- Work closely with students with mental health needs and SEND who may occasionally exhibit behavioural difficulties.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families to make a genuine difference
- An opportunity to work within a large and experienced SEND and pastoral team
- Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
- 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
- A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- 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
- High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
Further information about the job
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202486536 Ext 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
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 Wednesday 19th November 25 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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