Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighstone CE Primary School is seeking a kind Learning Support Assistant to join our forward-thinking, inclusive team on a part-time, term-time only basis. Hours and days will be discussed; start date ASAP.

This fixed-term role runs until 25 March 2027. We are looking for someone who is patient, calm, resilient, and a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships. Safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS, will be completed. Experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience is helpful but not essential.

Skills

Patience

Calmness under pressure

Resilience

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brighstone CE Primary School is looking for a kind, dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support to join our forward thinking, inclusive team.

This will be for a part time, term time only role with hours and days to be discussed. Start date: As soon as possible

This role is fixed until 25th March 2027

We are seeking someone who is patient, calm, resilient, a strong communicator, and able to build trusting relationships. Experience 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.

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.