Learning Support Assistant – LSA

Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant - LSA – KS2 Class support, individual or small group support  

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 7th December 2026

Job Start Date: January 2027

Contract Hours: Permanent 

Salary: EHCC/Support Staff – B Grade

Salary Details: £25,615-£25,958 FTE. £15,184-£15,387 Actual

Hours of work: 25 hours per week term time plus one week

Plus, Lunchtime Supervisor Role, 5 hours per week £2914 actual, £25,221 FTE

08:50 to 15:20 all day, half hour break and lunchtime cover 12:00 – 13:00

Job/Person Summary

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential? Do you bring enthusiasm, patience and dedication to everything you do?

We are seeking a resilient, adaptable and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive junior school team. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is committed to making a real difference to children’s lives and supporting them to achieve ‘Excellence Every Day’.

At the heart of our school are our values. We encourage all children to be Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind and our staff consistently model these behaviours in everything they do. Our work is underpinned by our staff values of kindness, empathy, excellence and resilience, which shape the positive, inclusive culture of our school.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of how to build positive, supportive relationships with children and will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, particularly in English and Maths. Excellent verbal communication skills are essential, as you will inspire a love of learning, nurture individual talents and help children make strong academic progress.

A key aspect of this role involves supporting children with additional needs. You will need to be patient, calm under pressure and able to respond sensitively to a range of situations. Strong active-listening skills are essential in order to understand each child’s individual needs and to help create a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment where all children can succeed.

Experience of working with children in Key Stage 2 is desirable. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are required, as you will support learning alongside the class teacher.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a good sense of humour and a positive, proactive attitude
• Be able to multi-task and use their initiative effectively
• Treat everyone with kindness, respect and empathy
• Explain learning clearly in a supportive and encouraging way
• Work well as part of a team and build strong relationships with both adults and children
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management skills
• Have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Show a clear understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, alongside a comprehensive induction and training programme. This role may particularly suit a graduate considering a future career in teaching.

Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED (2023), our school is committed to raising standards, promoting positive values and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their best.

If you share our vision of Excellence Every Day and are committed to helping children grow in confidence, learning and independence, we would love to hear from you.

Application Procedure

Please contact our Admin Team HR@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the post in more detail.

Application packs are available on our website. Completed application forms should be returned to the Head of School, James Taylor by noon on Friday 27th November 2026. 

The Federation of Netley Abbey Infant and Junior School and Hampshire County Council 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.

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.