Learning Support Assistant - Closing Date 27th June 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday 3rd July 2025  *candidates are advised to keep this date free.

‘Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications which meet the criteria’.      

Start Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade 6 | SCP 12 – SCP 17 (Approx. £21,264 pro rata’d)

Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours per Week, Term Time Only. Working hours between 08.30am and 15.30pm Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime hours by negotiation.

Contract Type: Permanent (Subject to suitable probation)

Are you a caring and compassionate person with a passion about making a positive difference to the lives of neurodiverse children, either in small class groups or 1:1? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team which makes a real difference to children and their families? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate and active individual to join our dynamic and supportive staff team.

If so, we would like to hear from you!

If you would like to find out more about our school or this role please email the School Business Manager, Davina Yates on davina.yates@polygon.southampton.sch.uk.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

All completed application forms are to be sent to davina.yates@polygon.southampton.sch.uk by the specified closing date.

This post is covered by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with young people. You are therefore required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind overs) including those which are “spent”. The amendments to the Exceptions order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on filtering cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

The Polygon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.   The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mr Ben Penfold - Headteacher

12 Handel Terrace

Southampton

SO15 2FH

Tel: 023 8063 6776

Parent Governor vacancies

We are seeking two Parent Governors to join our team of school governors. 

Why become a governor?

Governors play a vital role in running the school. It is a great opportunity to get more involved in the school community, to see how the school works from the inside, and to build a stronger understanding of your child’s educational experience. Volunteering for public service as a governor can help with developing skills in teamwork, listening and questioning, which are attractive to employers and boost a CV.

Full details of the positions can be found in the letter below.