Full Time Learning Support Assistant - St George’s

St George's School; Newport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative learning environment

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

St George's School in Newport is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have High Needs and SEND, including those with SEMH, medical needs and complex behaviours. The role involves 1-2-1 and small group mentoring, supporting staff, and contributing to tailored programmes within a supportive team.

You will undertake specialist training as required, uphold safeguarding, and help create a creative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with High Needs/SEND in areas such as SEMH, medical support, autism or challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and a strong safeguarding ethos.
• Willingness to undertake any specialist training as required.

Responsibilities

• 1-2-1 and small group mentoring with students.
• Support planning and delivery of activities within areas.
• Assist with complex medical interventions and related training as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Safeguarding

Learner-centred support

Tools

First Aid

Behaviour support

Personal care assistance

Job description

Working at St George's School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines.

Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice.

Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect

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:

FULL-TIME LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Hay Grade 5 - £18,696 - £18,995, actual per annum

31.25 hours per week, term-time, 38 weeks

Based at our main site in Newport

As an LSA you will work with students at St George's School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, alongside PMLD/ASC diagnosis. You will support other staff to increase their knowledge of individual needs and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.

Your role will include 1-2-1 and small group mentoring, as well as supporting in the planning and delivery of activities within area. You will also be required to support individuals requiring complex medical interventions and will therefore be required to undertake/update specialist training as necessary.

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.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.

It is essential that applicants possess the following:

• Relevant experience of working with students/young people who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area, such as SEMH, Medical, Autism, and complex challenging behaviour.
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• An understanding of, and a willingness to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
• A willingness to undertake/update any specialist training as required

We can offer:

• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• 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.

Closing date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026