Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Isle of Wight Council Full time

Furrlongs, Newport PO30 2AX

HAY Scale 5A (Actual = £15,624 / FTE= £22,368)

Vacancy Reference:2023_172

Closing Date:06/03/2023

Contract Type:
Permanent**
Hours: 30 hrs per week
LSA with experience of working with children in KS1 / KS2 required for Summer Term start.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to promoting high standards of pupil achievement and progress.
  • Is well organised, innovative, creative and motivating.
  • Is able to react positively to challenges.
  • Is able to work under pressure.
  • Preferably has a relevant NVQ qualification.

We offer:

  • A dynamic and rapidly improving school
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Well behaved and motivated children
You are warmly encouraged to visit the school.


The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

This role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions.

Hampshire County Council has delivered, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children's services functions and will continue to do so until 2023.

The original five-year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years.


The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children's Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children's services.


This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

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  • Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island _here_._
  • The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the _Unacceptable Behaviour Policy_, _Employee Code of Conduct_ and _Behaviours Framework_.

    We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

    _
  • This role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions.

    Hampshire County Council has delivered, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children's services functions and will continue to do so until 2023.

    The original fiveyear partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years._
  • The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children's Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children's services._
  • This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment._

Closing date:
Monday 6th March 23

**Interviews: tbc

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