5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    17 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): 12.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri (11.30am - 2pm), term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£12.85 to £13.02

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people with a passion to support and work with children, maintaining a safe, happy and orderly environment for our young pupils.

We are looking for people who would enjoy:

  • Building positive relationships with children
  • Supporting all children with positive interactions and activities in the playground and classroom during lunch break
  • Managing pupils’ behaviour following our positive, relational behaviour approach
  • Helping pupils during meal time
  • Promoting a positive play culture through interacting, modelling and playing with our children
  • Liaising with other colleagues to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime
  • Working in a calm way with resilience, resourcefulness and a sense of humour
  • Working in an enthusiastic team and learning more about how children develop


What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at The Westgate School:

  • Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
  • Ongoing personal development
  • Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free use of health and fitness facilities

Flexible working opportunities

This role may be suitable for a job share.

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.

Safeguarding statement

The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Pre-employment checks

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.

Child Protection Policy

You can find The Westgate School’s Child Protection Policy document on our Policies webpage: Policies

Equal Opportunities

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

AI

We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.

Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk and please send completed application forms to the HR Officer at recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk

Closing date:17th March 2026 noon

Interview:24th March 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Westgate School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
Education phase
All through school
School size
1627 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01962 854757

The Westgate School is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities in Hampshire's county capital, Winchester.

"The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are
encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED report, 2022.

At The Westgate School we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. Our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence.

Arranging a visit to The Westgate School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk.

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