Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant combined Midday Supervisor
Closing date: 7th October 2026
Job Start Date: TBC – dependant on pre employment checks
Interview Date: 14th October 2026
Salary Type: Support Staff, Fixed Term until 31.8.2027, Term time only - 39 weeks
Salary Details: Hampshire Pay Scale B1 £24,796 FTE/ £13.28 per hour.
Hours of Work: 08:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday with 30 mins lunch break unpaid.
Location of Role: Cove Junior School
Job/Person Summary
COVE JUNIOR SCHOOL IS 'AIMING HIGH' - ARE YOU?
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our hard-working and friendly team. We have 12 single-age group classes with no more than 25 children in a class. Our school is filled with like-minded people who want to make a difference to the children in our school. This role will involve in-class support, possible 1:1 support for individual children, and running interventions. Supporting at lunchtime by providing assistance within the lunch hall or outside with playtime (games/activities).
We are looking for a colleague who:
- Is passionate about helping children of all abilities to thrive?
- Someone who is energetic, creative and proactive?
- Are you keen to improve your own skills and knowledge?
- Has knowledge of the key aspects of the role of an LSA
- Has secure knowledge of basic literacy and mathematics
- Can enthuse and inspire children to learn
- Has high expectations and a positive attitude
- Has excellent communication skills and can relate well to others
- Ideally has experience of working with children, though this is not essential for the right candidate
- Has a positive approach to behaviour management
- Is willing to try new ideas
- Is enthusiastic, resilient and has a good sense of humour
- Has good organisational skills
Cove Junior School will offer:
- Happy, polite and well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
- A caring and positive learning environment
- A friendly and committed team. In our last Ofsted inspection, it was noted that, 'There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high.’'
- Support and motivation from professional colleagues
- Exciting opportunities for your professional development.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour, to have the chance to meet us and see our lovely school, please get in touch via email or telephone to Nicola Nolan our Senior Admin Officer, on 01252 542941 or n.nolan@cove-jun.hants.sch.uk If you would like to request an application pack, please also contact Nicola.
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.
