We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our Jewell Academy school team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, particularly those with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

You must have experience of working with children in the primary age range, good time management and the ability to work flexibly using your own initiative.

You should have a high standard of general education with good numeracy and literacy skills and be able to communicate effectively with children and adults. A good sense of humour and a friendly, approachable manner would suit this role well.

The successful candidates will provide support in class but will be required to work with smaller groups and individuals as directed by the class teacher.

Jewell Academy is a very welcoming school and is at the heart of the community. 

‘This school sits at the heart of its diverse community. Staff warmly welcome pupils and their families.’

‘The school is fiercely ambitious for its pupils.’

Jewell Academy, OFSTED Report

February 2025

We can offer a supportive team and vibrant professional community with a positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership. We are committed to continuing professional development. Most importantly, we are child centred with curious and enthusiastic pupils where inclusion thrives.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the attached job description.

Working hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only)

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 12:00pm

Interview: Tuesday 17th June 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to visit our lovely academy - please contact the academy office to secure an appointment.

The Office Team   01202 774830  office@jewell-aspirations.org

Aspirations Academies Trust and Jewell Academy Bournemouth are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

-         Aspirations and Jewell Academy, Bournemouth are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and staff. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This process is outlined below, but can be provided in more detail if requested.

Disclosure

-         This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198). Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment – consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Shortlisting

-         Where necessary, candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their application form. Only those candidates meeting the relevant criteria indicated in the person specification will be taken forward from application. Observations for longlisted candidates may take place before a shortlist is drawn up.

Reference checking

-         At least two references will be requested, normally from the previous and current employers. These may be contacted before the interview and in all cases before an offer of appointment is confirmed.