About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lanesend Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and child-centered Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.

If you are committed to inspiring children and supporting their growth, we would love to hear from you

A visit to our Academy is welcomed

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JOB TITLE

Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

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PLACE

Lanesend Primary School, Cowes.

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CLOSING DATE

Monday 16th November 2026. 12-noon.

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HOURS

08:30 – 15:00 hrs. Monday to Friday. Plus 1.25 hrs. additional shift/work. 5.75 hrs. per day / Plus 1.25 hr additional shift per week. 30 hrs. per/week. 46.07 weeks per/ year. Term Time Only + 5 Days.

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SALARY

Apprentice Wage – First 12-months. National Minimum/Living Wage – 12-month+ to end of course.

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START DATE

ASAP. Subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

A supportive team and experienced mentors
On-the-job training
A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
A welcoming school community

Purpose of the Role

All support staff are part of a whole school team. They are required to support the values and ethos of the school and school priorities. This will mean focussing on the needs of pupils, colleagues and parents/carers and being flexible in a busy pressurised environment.

To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

The Apprenticeship will teach you how to

1. Support pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes both in group situations and on their own by;

Clarifying and explaining instructions
Motivating, encouraging, using praise and reassurance to help with learning tasks.
Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning as appropriate.
Responsible for the promotion of the wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils, including provision of personal care, medical intervention and moving and handling students as required

2. Establish effective relationships with the pupil(s), parents/carers and colleagues and work successfully as part of the team around the pupil.

3. Support pupils in developing interaction, communication, independence and inclusion both in and out of the Classroom.

4. Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

5. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress as required.

6. Prepare activities and resources in advance of the lesson and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good learning environment.

7. Carry out the above duties in accordance with all school policies. And maintain confidentiality at all times.

8. Commitment to own personal development including attending training activities offered by the school to further knowledge.

9. Carry out playground/break and lunch time supervision and support as required.

10. Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their learning, health, safety and well-being. Provide support in exams as required.

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.