Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor
Job Start Date: Sep 2025
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term, Part-Time
Key Stage: KS1/KS2 (Primary)
Salary Type: LSA Grade B1, £24,796 pro rata
Lunchtime Supervisor Grade A1, £24,225 pro rata
Hours of work: LSA 8 hours 15 minutes (3 days a week)
Lunchtime Supervisor 3 hours (3 days a week)
Location of Role: Preston Candover CE Primary School
Contact email: admin@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk
This vacancy is fixed term until 31st July 2026.
Preston Candover CE Primary School is a small rural church of England primary school looking for a Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to support years R-6. We also offer an after school club and would welcome someone who is interested in taking part in the running of this care.
The successful applicant will join a team committed to delivering an inspiring and exciting learning experience that engages children and drives their achievement. The position is fixed term in the first instance with the potential for becoming permanent.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grades A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English)
- Have experience of working with children with social, communication/language needs (desirable, but not essential)
- Be understanding, patient, flexible and cheerful
- Have high expectations of learning and possess good behaviour management skills
- Implement learning activities as directed by the class teacher
- Support the child’s development of social and self-help skills
- Paediatric first aid trained (desirable) but full training will be given
We can offer the opportunity to:
- Support well behaved, highly motivated children who are keen to develop their own learning
- Work in a bright and well-resourced environment
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and are firmly committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our pupils. We are extremely proud of our achievements but are also committed to on-going improvements and high standards. Preston Candover is a friendly and forward-thinking environment to work in and we offer an excellent induction and professional development programme.
If you would like to request an application pack or arrange an opportunity to visit the school or speak with the Headteacher please contact Miss Howard/Ms Crompton, Senior Admin Assistants, on 01256 389278 or email admin@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk
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.
