LSA - 1-1 Personal Assistant - Carisbrooke College

isleofwightjobs.com; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Assistant for a Year 7 student with disabilities in Newport. The role involves providing tailored support to ensure the student's engagement in school and enhance their confidence. This temporary position requires dedication to the welfare of children and offers a part-time schedule during term time.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to supporting students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 7 student with physical and learning disabilities.
• Help the student access the curriculum and engage in school life.
• Promote the student's independence, confidence, and sense of inclusion.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment

Job description

Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU

Interim Executive Headteacher: Natalie Sheppard

Deputy Headteacher / Head of School: Karen Begley

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web:www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk

Salary: Scale 2 - SCP 4 (£17,733.49 actual salary - pay award pending)

Hours: Part Time - 31 hours/wk - Term Time plus 1 day

Contract type: Temporary

We’re seeking to appoint a compassionate and committed Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 7 student with physical and learning disabilities.

Your primary role will be to help the student access the curriculum and fully engage in school life, while promoting their independence, confidence, and sense of inclusion. You’ll play a key part in supporting their learning and ensuring they experience success each day.

This role is offered on a temporary basis, for as long as the student remains on roll with the school.

Carisbrooke College is part of HISP MAT. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. ?There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth.

If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.

Please send completed applications to [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 3pm Sunday 29th June 2025

Start Date: September 2025