Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

30hoursper week. 45.5weeksper year.TermTimeOnly+ 2 Days (08:30–15:00MondaytoFriday)

STARTDATE: Assoonaspossible.SubjecttoenhancedDBSclearance.

RESPONSIBLETO: ExecutiveHeadteacher

REPORTSTO: AssistantPrincipal

APPLICATIONS: Completedapplicationformstobereturnedby 7thOctober2026-12 noon. [email removed]

INFORMATION: Furtherinformation,safeguarding,sitevisit&/orapplicationform contact Jo Rooney School Business Manager on [phone removed]

SAFEGUARDING:ThispostiscoveredbytheChildcareDisqualificationRegulations2018.TheTrustwillneed to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferredcandidatetoOfstedforawaiver andthereceipt ofawaiverfrom Ofsted.All staffwill beexpectedtohold orbewillingtoobtainEnhancedDBScheckorEnhancedcheckforRegulatedActivitywiththeDisclosure&Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service check (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check). ThisTrustiscommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeopleandexpectsallstaff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Additional InformationWork Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

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The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

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

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email removed] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

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.