2:1 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - St George’s

Job Posted: 9 December 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Hay Grade 7 - £20,251 - £21261 per annum (actual)
• Industries: Education

The community of St George’s empowers everyone to feel safe, valued and welcome.

We work towards our aspirations and celebrate our personal achievements.  We learn to make choices that shape our future; enabling us to have our voices heard, be respected, develop resilience and independence to take our place in society.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following role:

2:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – Fixed Term until July 2027

Salary:

Hay Grade 7 - £20,251 - £21261 per annum (actual)

Hours per week:

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.

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. 

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.

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 [email protected] for further details and an application pack.

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 any

CV received will not be considered for the role

Closing date: Wednesday, 17^th December 2025