At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students 1:1, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, a community-focused school.
- Benefits: Training, LGPS pension, and a friendly, supportive team.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract until December 2026 with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Patience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4BB
Job details
- Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
- Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
- Working pattern: Part time: The role is 22 hours per week, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30am-3:00pm, term time only. This is a fixed-term contract until 18 December 2026, subject to pupil need.
- Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-term contract until 18 December 2026, subject to pupil need.
- Pay scale: NJC Scale 4
What skills and experience we're looking for:
We are seeking someone who is patient, calm, resilient, a strong communicator, and able to build trusting relationships. Experience with SEND is helpful but not essential.
What the school offers its staff:
We offer training, LGPS pension, a friendly and supportive team, and a school community rooted in kindness and inclusion.
Safeguarding:
We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025) and carry out robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online searches, and full verification of identity, references, qualifications and suitability. Applicants must disclose any criminal convictions, cautions or warnings in line with legislation.
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. 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 Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School:
Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11.
Learning Support Assistant (1:1) in Newport employer: Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and supported. With a commitment to professional development, the school provides training opportunities and a generous LGPS pension, ensuring that employees can grow alongside their students. Located in the picturesque Isle of Wight, the school fosters a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's lives.
Contact Details:
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School Recruitment Team
