At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with learning and medical needs in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join the outstanding Mary Rose Academy, part of Solent Academies Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive community and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: Energetic, resilient individuals committed to supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 19833 - 20833 £ per year.
We wish to recruit Personalised Learning Assistants to work collaboratively with our growing team of teachers to support our pupils in their learning and development in all aspects of life, as well as supporting their medical needs.
As the founding school of Solent Academies Trust, Mary Rose is a consistently 'Outstanding' Specialist Sports College which caters for pupils aged 3-19. All pupils attending Mary Rose have profound or severe learning difficulties alongside a diverse range of diagnoses and needs, including Autism and highly complex medical conditions.
As an individual you will need to be flexible, energetic, resilient and committed to working with children, who need high levels of support in order to learn. At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging. Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:
- Effective Communication
- High Challenge & High Support to Empower
- Respect for All
- Solution-Focused Approaches
We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.
Salary & Benefits
- Band 4 + SEN Allowance
- 32.5 hours a week, working term time only
- Term time only salary £19,833 - £20,833
- SEN Allowance with an increase after 3 and 5 years of service
- Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development
- The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking school
- A happy, committed and supportive community
- Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
- Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
- Free onsite parking
- Increase of paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks
- CPD opportunities to support Career development
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Salary Extras
- Employee Benefits Platform
The hours for these roles are Monday 8.30am – 3.30pm and fortnightly until 4.30pm, Tuesday – Thursday 8.30am – 3.45pm and Friday 8.15am – 2.30pm. You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 45.1 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.
If you want to make a positive difference and enrich the lives of our pupils, then this could be the school for you!
Location
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8GT
Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026, 9am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th November 2026.
Equal opportunities
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted. Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Personalised Learning Assistant employer: Dove House School
Solent Academies Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and relational practices. Located in Portsmouth, the Trust offers competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to equity and social inclusion, making it a rewarding place to grow your career while positively impacting the lives of children and young people.
