Job Introduction
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Hook Junior School
Learning Support Assistant 1 (LSA)
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 20th October 2026
Interviews: Upon shortlisting
Job Start Date: Monday 2nd November (subject to the vetting process)
Contract/Hours: Part-time, fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 with a view to becoming permanent
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade B, £25,615 - £25,958 (FTE) scale is dependent upon experience
Hours of Work: 8:15am – 15:30pm – 33.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only.
Location of Role: Hook Junior School
Learning Support Assistant 1 (LSA)
We are looking to appoint a confident, flexible and highly-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated school team. The successful applicant will be required to join our strong, supportive team of support staff to support teaching and learning of all children of all abilities in KS2. The role, at times, will involve you working 1:1 with pupils with special educational needs. Your support will extend into lunchtimes covering lunchtime duties.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for working with children and for teaching and learning
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above
- An NVQ qualification or equivalent
- Positive behaviour management skills
- A positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the role and the needs of the school
- The skills to work independently and with initiative
- The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with all children and stakeholders
- The ability to plan, evaluate pupils' progress and adapt lesson plans when necessary
- Acute self awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work well as part of a team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality.
- and the ability to provide effective feedback that responds to pupils' needs.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and respond flexibly to the demands of the role.
- The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- High levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A sound understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming school environment with excellent facilities and resources.
- A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in every child.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
- A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of achievement and care for all
- Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
- A strong professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
About Hook Junior School
Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a team of experienced and recently qualified teachers, alongside a friendly, dedicated and highly capable support staff team.
We were rated ‘Outstanding’ following our second consecutive inspection in June 2023. This reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed HLTA who is passionate about making a difference to children's learning and wellbeing, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application Procedure
Please visit our school website to find out about our school or to discuss the post in more detail, please call and speak with Jo Carne our SENDCo and LSA lead on 01256 762 468.
All applications must be submitted via the Hampshire Country Council Education Jobs South.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date.
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.
