LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: Grade 3. Actual salary £16,893–£17,071 (FTE £25,185-£25,450)
Hours: 28.75 hours a week - 8.30am-3:00pm each day. Term time only.
Starting Date: As soon as possible. Fixed term for one year in the first instance.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will work closely with our experienced teachers to provide high quality teaching and learning provision. This position will be within our Early Years team, in the first instance.
The successful candidates will need to have:
- experience of working with children
- good English, maths, ICT and communication skills (English and maths at Grade C equivalent or above)
- the ability to work well in a team
- a positive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude
- loads of energy for children that want to learn and play
- Values that match that of our school – Respect, Success, Belonging
We can offer you:
- a working environment that supports wellbeing; we currently offer two paid days’ personal leave per academic year plus other benefits
- enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes to learning
- a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school
- supportive parents and families that want the best for their children
- a commitment to your continued professional development
How to apply:
Interested candidates can download an application pack from our website: www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to gurnardsbm@gurnardprimaryschoolco.uk or posted FAO: Mrs Angela McLuckie, School Business Manager, Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS.
Gurnard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for posts working with children will be subject to relevant Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks, references and health checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.