Learning Support Assistant - C Grade

Job Introduction

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our excellent Learning Support Team and make a real difference to our children. The role will involve providing individualised and flexible support with children and their learning both in and out of the classroom with groups and individual children when appropriate. The post will also involve supervising children on some lunchtimes as a lunchtime supervisory assistant. We would be interested in hearing from existing support staff with an ELSA qualification, although this is not a requirement for the role.

Start date – September 1st 2025

The successful applicant will: 

• Have experience of working with children in the Primary School age group
• Be committed to supporting individual children's learning
• GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Be patient, cheerful and understanding 
• Have good interpersonal skills 
• Have a kind and calm manner
• Be able to play effectively and form strong relationships with children
• Have ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team 
• Understand and appreciate the need for confidentiality
• Be able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• Adapt learning according to the needs and interests of individual pupils
• Liaise with outside agencies alongside the class teacher and/or SENCO

We can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school community.
• Children who are motivated, well-behaved and keen to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive leadership team and committed staff.
• Free Employee support through Health Assured including immediate family
• Free access to refreshments
• Regular Staff wellbeing newsletter and entry into staff termly raffle
• Free Breakfast Club places for staff children who attend Western

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted using the Hampshire Support Staff application form; individual CVs will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. 

Completed application forms should be emailed to adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk by the closing date.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Pippa Howe-Velazquez, our Business Manager, on 01962 852591 or by email adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk  to arrange an appointment and/or request an application pack.

Application closing date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025

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.