Job Introduction
Owslebury Primary School is seeking two committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly, inclusive team. The successful candidates will initially involve supporting a class in Key Stage 1, working closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils both in class and in small intervention groups. Both positions will be offered on a temporary basis initially until August 2025 with a view to becoming permanent for the following school year, budget permitting. One position will be working 30 hours a week 8:50am – 3:20am Monday – Friday, the other position will work 20 hours a week 9am – 1pm Monday - Friday. Both positions will also cover part of lunchtime duties and a break duty during the week. Please specify on your application which position you are applying for.
The successful candidate for either position will have the following attributes;
- Enjoy working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way.
- Have relevant experience of working with children.
- Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent.
- Experience of supporting children of primary school age.
- Experience of supporting children with SEN.
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
- Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil.
- Be cheerful, resilient, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
- Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills.
- Be a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils.
- Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential.
- Have a good understanding of child development.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be able to support children’s behaviour for learning.
- Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs.
We can offer;
- Engaged and cheerful pupils who love coming to school and are eager to grow and succeed in their learning.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team who work closely together.
- Continued Professional Development designed to support the nature of the role.
- A child/family centred school community with an ethos of caring and respect for all
- Support from being mentored by our Inclusion Lead.
- A wellbeing day of your choice each year, in accordance with our whole staff focus on wellbeing
- LGPS Pension Scheme
- A beautiful rural setting in the South Downs National Park only a short drive from Winchester, Fair Oak and Bishops’ Waltham.
If you are interested in making a real difference in a nurturing and supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
For further information about our school or to download an application pack, please visit our school website at www.owslebury.hants.sch.uk
If you have any questions about the role or are interested in arranging a visit to the school please contact Jo Saxby by email at j.saxby@owslebury.hants.sch.uk or by phone on 01962 777452.
Completed applications should be emailed for the attention of Jo Saxby to
j.saxby@owslebury.hants.sch.uk
The closing date for this position is Tuesday 4th November at 12 noon.
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 6th November 2025
We reserve the right to close applications early if required.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
