- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 161 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report

Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
More than one location, Isle of Wight local authorityThis job expired on 24 September 2025
Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week (45.5 weeks per year, term time only + 2 days) 08:30 – 15:00 hrs Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Approx. 2 years or to end of course
Pay scale
- Apprentice Wage - 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026 & National Minimum/Living Wage – 01/09/2026 to end of course
What skills and experience we're looking for
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Principal
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
APPLICATIONS: Completed application forms to be returned by 24/09/25 - 12 noon.j.rooney@stfrancisventnor.org
INFORMATION: Further information, safeguarding, site visit &/or application form contact Jo Rooney School Business Manager 01983 857449
What the school offers its staff
SAFEGUARDING: This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service check (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check). This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WORK PERMITS: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
Further information about the job
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.
About the schools
- Email address
- j.rooney@stfrancisventnor.org
- Phone number
- 01983 857449
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School Details
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Isle of Wight local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.rooney@stfrancisventnor.org.
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