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2:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

St George's School, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW

This job expired on 17 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  17 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 31.25 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to July 2027
• Pay scale: Hay Grade 7, £20,251 - £21,261 pa (actual)

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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description and PS - Learning Support Assistant (Hay Grade 5).docx - 91.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About St George's School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's School website
• Email address: jenny.holmes@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01983 593757
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-school-newport

St George's School is a unique provision for SEN as a secondary school for students with severe and complex needs.

Arranging a visit to St George's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.holmes@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk.

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