2:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4d8dcf7c-be8a-46a0-ad73-55624bbfe21f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
It is essential that applicants possess the following:
• Relevant experience of working with students who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area, such as SEMH, Medical, Autism, and complex challenging behaviour.
• An NVQ L3 or equivalent, or specific experience that would make you suitable for the role.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• A good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• The opportunity to support a wonderful student.
• An adaptable, committed and skilled staff team for you to be part of.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.
Further details about the role
Full-time, 31.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday), term-time only (38 weeks)
Within this role of Learning Support Assistant, you will support a student on a bespoke timetable on a 2:1 package. The curriculum is based largely within the community and the young person’s timetable includes a life skill and educational element throughout their day.
They are able to communicate with some words but may at times also communicate through their behaviour. You will therefore need to use strategies to support them to regulate wherever and whenever this may happen.
They enjoy a range of activities including horse riding, swimming and visiting shops as well as time in school practicing communication skills and interacting with others. This role involves some personal care.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details.
Application forms are also available to download from the school website at
www.stgeorges-school.co.uk
Please note that we cannot accept CVs by way of application and anyCV received will not be considered for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
It is essential that applicants possess the following:
• Relevant experience of working with students who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area, such as SEMH, Medical, Autism, and complex challenging behaviour.
• An NVQ L3 or equivalent, or specific experience that would make you suitable for the role.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• A good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• The opportunity to support a wonderful student.
• An adaptable, committed and skilled staff team for you to be part of.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.
Further details about the role
Full-time, 31.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday), term-time only (38 weeks)
Within this role of Learning Support Assistant, you will support a student on a bespoke timetable on a 2:1 package. The curriculum is based largely within the community and the young person’s timetable includes a life skill and educational element throughout their day.
They are able to communicate with some words but may at times also communicate through their behaviour. You will therefore need to use strategies to support them to regulate wherever and whenever this may happen.
They enjoy a range of activities including horse riding, swimming and visiting shops as well as time in school practicing communication skills and interacting with others. This role involves some personal care.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details.
Application forms are also available to download from the school website at
www.stgeorges-school.co.uk
Please note that we cannot accept CVs by way of application and anyCV received will not be considered for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.