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Pastoral and Wellbeing Support Assistant
The Maynard School is looking for a caring, approachable and highly organised Pastoral and Wellbeing Support Assistant to join our supportive pastoral team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of our pupils. Working closely with the Deputy Head Pupils, DSL, Heads of Year and wider pastoral team, you will provide mentoring and early help for pupils, support families, assist with safeguarding administration and help ensure that every pupil feels listened to, valued and able to thrive.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a calm and compassionate approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people, parents and colleagues. Experience of working with young people or within a school environment would be an advantage, as would qualifications or experience in counselling, mental health or wellbeing, although opportunities for relevant professional development will be available.
If you are passionate about young people’s wellbeing and would like a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
The salary for this position is £23106 per annum (FTE £26142)
This role is a permanent, full time position working term time only (37 weeks per annum).
Working Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with an hour for lunch.
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our school application form and return along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Please note, we do not accept incomplete applications.
We reserve the right to close applications early if there has been enough interest.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8am on Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th November 2026
The Maynard is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening is applied to all posts.
Mini Bus Driver – Part Time AM or PM driving
GENERAL: We are looking for an AM or PM driver to drive the school mini bus to nominated pick-up points, collect pupils and bring them to school ready for the start of the school day and at the end of the school day to ensure same pupils are returned to original pick-up point.
RESPONSIBLE and REPORTING to: The School Business Manager
LIAISON with: Bursary, parents/guardians and Estates.
SPECIFIC QUALITIES:
• A courteous and welcoming manner under all circumstances in dealings with parents, pupils and all staff
• A flexible approach and an enjoyment of team work; a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of school life.
HOURS:
• To be confirmed but 2 hours in the morning from approximately 0600 to 0830 or 2 hours in the evening from 1545 to 1800 Monday to Friday, term time only.
SPECIFIC TASKS
• To record start and end mileage in the appropriate record book
• To ensure the minibus is kept clean and tidy at all times
• To collect pupils at nominated pick-up points – timetable to be confirmed
• To return pupils to nominated drop-off points – timetable to be confirmed
• To ensure mini bus has sufficient fuel at all times
£15.61 per hour, 0600 – 0830 or 1545 – 1800, Monday to Friday, term time only. To apply please complete the school application form and return it along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
The Maynard is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening is applied to all posts.
Casual Kitchen Assistant
Are you a friendly, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a busy team? We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team and help provide welcoming dining experience for our students and staff.
About the role:
Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will help assist in the smooth running of our school catering operation. This is a flexible, casual role – ideal for someone who is happy to work on an ad hoc basis, covering staff absence or supporting busy periods.
General:
To assist the Kitchen Manager, Chef and other Kitchen assistants in the smooth running of the catering provision at The Maynard School.
Duties:
To serve students during morning break and during the lunch time period for students and staff
To assist the catering team in preparing school lunches, packed lunches and hospitality refreshments
To serve, clear and wash up on a rotational basis
To clean and wash the dining room and Kitchen which includes floors and surfaces
All general kitchen duties
If you wish to apply please complete the school application form and send along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. We do not accept incomplete applications.
The Maynard 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 be subject to all relevant screening for this post.
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