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Pastoral Support Worker (PSW)

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (Term time only). Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm with a 30 minute break
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade 4, £25,989 pro rata (approx. £19,549 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• Have a willingness to train or be a trained Thrive Practitioner.

• Have an understanding of or experience working with children with neurodiversity.

• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and/or social needs.

• Have experience of working with children, ideally in a school or pastoral setting.

• Be enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective, compassionate and caring.

• Be skilled at building excellent relationships with children, parents and staff.

• Have experience of working with parents and carers.

• Have experience of working with other professionals.

• Have received or be willing to receive the two day safeguarding training and have experience of safeguarding procedures.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic and keen to learn.

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive staff who work well as a team.

• Challenge and opportunity.

• An environment where children flourish.

• A commitment to the whole family.

• A commitment to your professional development.

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

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

PSW job description (1).pdf - 699 KB (opens in new tab)

PSW Person Specification (1).pdf - 705 KB (opens in new tab)

support-staff-application-form.382189860 (3).docx - 63.4 KB (opens in new tab)

PSW Advert .pdf - 698 KB (opens in new tab)

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: susan.solly@cccpschool.com
• Phone number: 01202427544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-bournemouth

The school is a 2 form Maintained Primary School withing walking distance of the beach at Bournemouth.

Arranging a visit to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email susan.solly@cccpschool.com.

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