Student Services Worker

Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 18.5 hours per week School term-time and Trust Training Days, excluding INSET days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7, £26,824 to £29,540 (FTE) £11,241 to £12,380 (pro rata, based on 18.5 hours per week)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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)
• are first aid trained (or are willing to undertake training with us upon appointment)

• 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

You will also be keen to demonstrate our Twynham Learning employee values and attributes which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

What the school offers its staff

About the Post

We are in an exciting position to be expanding our Student Support Team. We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic student services support worker to join our fantastic team at Twynham 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.

Twynham 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

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.

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202 486536 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 Monday 23 February 2026 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Twynham School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/twynham-school

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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