Administrator (Learning Support Assistant) MAT cover - Bournemouth School

Salary - £22,229 - £23,311 pro rated per annum

Administrator (Learning Support Assistant) Maternity Cover - from 1 September 2026

We are looking for an efficient administrator with excellent ICT and communication skills to join our friendly and forward-thinking learning support team to cover a maternity absence. This is a fixed-term appointment for maternity leave cover from 1 September 2026 for a period of up to one year, or the earlier return to duty of the substantive postholder.

You will need good administration experience, and a high level of organisational and ICT skills. You will demonstrate high level communication skills and be able to deal sensitively with students across the age ranges. You will need to be willing to undertake or update an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

The role requires 37 hours per week, usual hours 08.00-4.30pm Monday - Thursday, 08.00-4.00pm Friday. Some flexibility will be required during busy periods but you should anticipate being expected to work a minimum of 08.30-3.20pm during term time (subject to agreement by your line manager). Working 39 weeks a year (38 weeks term time plus 1 week INSET). Pay Range: £13.47 to £14.13 per hour, £22,229 to £23,311 (actual salary) per annum pro-rated.

Applications may be submitted via our website; CVs are not accepted.

For an informal conversation about the vacancy, please email or call .

Bournemouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert and this will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. An adjustment may be made at the point your employment ends to reflect your holiday entitlement and to ensure that you are paid accurately for the number of days worked in any academic year.

Bournemouth School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

The responsibility for employees' health and safety does not rest entirely with the School and its management. The postholder, irrespective of his/her position in the School, has a legal duty to comply with the law, to ensure that the workplace is safe for everyone.