Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) - Medina College

Job Posted: 10 October 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: NJC Scale 2, SCP 4 £25,85.00 FTE (£18,138.70 Actual)
• Industries: Health & Social Care Education

Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX

Interim Executive Headteacher: Mr Kam Bains

Deputy Headteacher / Head of School: Mr Phil Pearce-Jones  

Tel: 01983 524651 Email: [email protected] Web: www.medina.iow.sch.uk 

Salary: NJC Scale 2, SCP 4  £25,85.00 FTE (£18,138.70 Actual)  

Hours: 31 hours per week

Term time plus 1 day

Fixed Term to end July 2026

Medina College is seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to support access to learning for students and provide general support to teachers in the management of students and the classroom.

This role is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference every single day. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support social, health, physical and wellbeing programmes. You’ll supervise and encourage students to stay safe and engaged in learning, while building strong, positive relationships that allow you to act as a trusted role model. By promoting inclusion and acceptance, you’ll help every child feel valued and supported, encouraging them to interact with others, take part in activities, and develop their independence with confidence. This is an exciting time for Medina College as we strive to make a real difference to the experiences of our SEND students. 

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.

• Membership in the LGPS pension scheme.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.

• Free onsite parking for convenience.

• Ongoing professional development, including access to CIPD courses and training.

• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

Medina College (inc the Island VI Form) is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.

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 [email protected]

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.

Job Description & Person Specification

Closing Sunday 19th October

Interviews to be held week beginning 3rd November 2025