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Learning Support Assistant - Junior School
- Start date: September 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd June, 12 noon.
- Interview Date: Monday 6th July/Tuesday 7th July 2026
- Contract/Hours: Fixed Term – 1 Year
- Salary Type: Support Staff Grade C/D depending on experience.
- Hours of Work: 25 Hours, Monday to Friday: 9.30 - 3.00, (term time only) with half an hour for lunch.
- Location of Role: South View Junior School
- Contact e-mail address: s.morton@southview-jun.hants.sch.uk
South View Federation is looking to appoint two dedicated, flexible, and skilled Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to work in Key Stage 2 from September 2026. We have a class-based role available and a role that involves supporting both small groups and individual pupils across a year group. As our school has a significant number of children with additional needs, we are seeking LSAs who can effectively adapt activities and teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our learners.
At South View Federation:
- We are resilient
- We enjoy
- We aspire
- We respect
- We belong
Our five core values lie at the heart of our school community and underpin all that we do.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LSA who:
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and contributes to a strong safeguarding culture across the school
- Sets high standards for the children that they work with
- Is positive, patient and adaptable in their approach to working with children
- Has good communication and teamwork skills
- Is genuinely interested in supporting children’s learning and well-being
- Can build excellent relationships with children
- Promotes independence and encourages resilience
- Models excellent spoken and written English
- Treats every child with dignity and respect
- Has knowledge of strategies to support children with additional needs
- Can work collaboratively with other members of staff
- Is ideally experienced in delivering support programmes including OT, precision teaching and speech and language work
- Has good time management and effective organisational skills
- Maintains a calm, patient and positive approach
- Promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being
As a school, we are proud to offer the right candidate the following:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- A positive school ethos
- Supportive school leaders with a genuine care for staff well-being
- A robust individual performance management and CPD opportunities
- A detailed induction programme
Application Procedure:
We are unable to accept CVs, please complete an application form. We warmly welcome visits to the school; please contact the school office on 01256 321928 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
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.
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