VacanciesTeaching AssistantBack to vacanciesType of Position:Support staff - PermanentSchool:Twynham TGSSalary:£16,661 to £16,926Start Date:ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)Closing Date: Friday 13 February 2026 at 8amStart dateASAP (subject to pre-start checks)Contract termPermanentWorking hoursPart time – 28.75 hours per week (other part time work patterns are available)Weeks per yearTerm-time only contract including Trust Training Days, excluding INSET daysGrade5Salary range(per annum)£25,583 to £25,989 (FTE)£16,661 to £16,926 (pro rata, based on 28.75 hours per week)LocationThe Grange SchoolReports toHead of DepartmentAbout The PostWe are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team at The Grange School. This role is focused on supporting young people to enable them to learn and thrive in the classroom and the wider school community. 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 needsTo assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum and learn to the best of their ability whilst supporting the aims of the school outlined in the school/learning team's philosophy statementPromote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.The Grange 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 YouAn opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleaguesHigh quality continued professional development and opportunities to progressAutomatic membership of the Local Government Pension SchemeFree on-site parkingFree, 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 resourcesA trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resourcesLocal 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 storesAccess to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brandsThe opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trustThe opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South CoastWho We Are Looking ForWe would love to hear from you if you:have five GCSEs at A-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/grades)enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroomwork with energy and enthusiasmare flexible with the ability to work as part of a teamwant the challenge of working in an educational environmentwant to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform livesYou will also be keen to demonstrate our Twynham Learning employee values and attributes which are:Aim highKeep improvingDon't leave anyone behindSee the bigger pictureAny questions?To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on EXT 3054 or email us at How To ApplyTo apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: The closing date for applications is Friday 13 Febrary 2026 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.Page Downloads Date Teaching Assistant TGS 30th Jan 2026 Download Show more Show less