Attendance Officer – Grade D

Salary: EHCC Scale D £26, 918 - £29,616 FTE £21,223 - £23,351 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only working - 41 weeks per year

Please click the link below to view the Candidate Applicate pack

CANDIDATE APPLICATION PACK

We are looking to appoint a diligent and committed Attendance Officer to join our “greatly valued” Pastoral Team (Ofsted Inspection, 2024). Our Pastoral Team are central to the progress of all our pupils and the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work as a crucial part of a thriving and successful team, in a busy office environment focused on ensuring all our pupils are safe, happy and able to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside key staff to monitor and record pupils’ attendance. The role will involve recording pupil absence and daily contact with parents and staff. In addition, the post-holder will support and liaise closely with the Guidance Managers (Year Leaders) and the Senior Leadership Team on all matters relating to attendance.

We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent IT skills, specifically data processing and Office 365. Strong organisational skills, along with the ability to work to deadlines, are essential. Candidates should have a good level of literacy and numeracy (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English) and excellent inter-personal skills.

Previous experience of working in a school is not essential, full training on all our school systems will be provided as part of our staff induction programme.

We offer all our staff:

·         An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team

·         An extensive CPD and induction programme

·         1 personal day per year in addition to your annual leave entitlement

·         Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.

Final working hours will be discussed at interview, while finish times can be flexible, candidates will need to be available to start work at 8am.

CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form can be accepted.

Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.

Closing Date: 15th September 2025

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) - Grade D

Salary: Scale D £26,918 - £29,616 (Full Time Equivalent, final salary will be pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Part/Full Time - 4 or 5 days a week, 8.45am – 3.30pm, hours to be confirmed at interview

Please click the link below to view the Candidate Applicate pack

CANDIDATE APPLICATION PACK

We are looking to appoint an ELSA to join our wellbeing team. Our ELSAs are central to the wellbeing of our pupils and the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting pupils’ as they progress through Toynbee.

The ideal candidates should demonstrate resilience, empathy, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn.  There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above. Candidates may either have completed ELSA training or be willing to undertake ELSA training.

This post is particularly aimed at those looking to gain experience of working in a secondary school setting who wish to support the emotional wellbeing of young people. The role of the ELSA is extremely valued by pupils, parents and staff at Toynbee.

Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.

Closing Date: 15th September 2025

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”

Community Assistant

Salary: £15.35 per hour weekends (£13.18 per hour weekdays)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Saturday and Sunday - 08:00 – 16:00

Toynbee School has a very strong community function operating 7 days a week, 360 days a year. We are looking for a Community Assistant to support our very successful Community function, which has grown significantly in the last 3 years. Reporting to our Community Officer, your main role will be the first point of contact for all community customers, ensuring they have everything they need for their hire, always keeping the site presentable and ensuring security of the site i.e. locking and unlocking the site.

The hours for this role are Saturday and Sunday, 08:00 – 16:00. With further opportunities for during weekday evenings as required, which would be 17:00 – 22:30.

We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent IT skills, specifically data processing and Office 365. Strong organisational skills, along with the ability to work to deadlines, are essential. Candidates should have a good level of literacy and numeracy (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English) and excellent inter-personal skills.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

In return we offer:

·         An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team

·         Great facilities including recently refurbished classroom suites and offices.

·         An extensive CPD and Induction programme

·         Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Free Parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community.  The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015, March 2019 and again in November 2025. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.  

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please visit our website: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/recruitment for an application form or contact recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk for further details. Applications should be made using the Support Staff Application Form, CVs will not be considered.

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.

Closing Date: 15th September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”

Vision Impaired Learning Support Assistant

Salary: EHCC Scale B £24,796 - £25,128 FTE for 37 hours Pro Rata £17,197 - £17,658 for 30 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: To be discussed at Interview

Please click the link below to view the Candidate Applicate pack

CANDIDATE APPLICATION PACK

Previous experience of working in a school is not essential, full training on all our school systems will be provided as part of our staff induction programme.

We have a vacancy in our VI department to support pupils with a Vision impairment at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context, and support them across the curriculum.  Special interest in supporting PE lessons including football, cricket and basketball would be an advantage.  The role will also support in all GCSE core subjects including Maths, Science, English and Technology.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience, and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

A working knowledge of Braille and/or the modification of resources for large print users is desirable but not essential as training will be given. Additionally, there will be the opportunity to gain accreditation in Braille and associated skills to support pupils with a vision impairment.

 ​The VI Learning Support Assistant is required to:

1.         Provide support for pupils with a vision impairment within the classroom. Full training will be given.

2.         Prepare/modify resources for pupils with a vision impairment and full training will be given on this

which will include:

·  the modification of large print materials using Microsoft Office software within a specific subject area, designed to meet individual needs and in co-operation with the subject and specialist teachers of the vision impaired           

·                      Adapt diagrams for large print and tactile users.

·                      Re-align original text for photocopy enlargement

·   Modify text to braille (once training has been completed)

3.         Support the social and emotional development of pupils with a vision impairment

4.         Assist and support pupils with a vision impairment to fully integrate into a mainstream secondary school

5.         Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above. 

6.         Be a strong team player as a member of an established support team, working towards the full integration of pupils with a vision impairment.

7.         Work independently and with initiative.

8.         Work alongside the class teacher in the support of pupil(s) with a vision impairment.

9.         Support in alternative study periods/curricular activities for individual pupils, in the development of their whole school independence, helping to raise standards of achievement.

10.      Occasionally support pupils with a vision impairment on out-of-hours educational visits, sporting locations etc.

11.      Invigilate internal and external exams under the JCQ examination guidelines. Full training will be given on this.

12.      Be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality on all issues.

13.      Have a professional and positive attitude at all times.

14.      Have good communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly.

15.      Understand the implications of individual pupil’s vision impairment.

16.      Have well-developed interpersonal skills and a sense of humour to support positive working relationships within the school environment.

17.      Support individual pupils in the development to achieve their personal best and have the ability to motivate and encourage pupils appropriately, whilst adhering to the professional approach.

18.      Provide written contributions for reports, PIPs (Personalised Information Plan) and EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) reviews.  Full training will be given on this.

19.      Provide on-going feedback to the Manager of the Resource for effective support of individuals.

20.      Assist in the keeping of records and the maintenance of materials and equipment.

21.      Attend weekly VI Team Meetings, full staff meetings and Curriculum Team Meetings when necessary.

22.      Undertake any duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the duties of the post as defined.

The VILSA will be given the opportunity to develop specific skills in an identified area of the curriculum. There will be an opportunity should you wish to learn Braille and acquire a qualification.

Training will be ongoing and there will be many opportunities to increase personal knowledge and professional development in the education and social and emotional support of pupils with a vision impairment, to achieve their full potential within a mainstream school setting.

This post is an excellent way to gain experience in a secondary school setting where the role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents, and staff.  If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to work with young people with a vision impaired, we would like to hear from you.  Please see the Candidate Application pack for further information.  

​Interview Date: Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview prior to the closing date

CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form can be accepted.

Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.

Closing Date: 30th September 2025

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”