Job Introduction
Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Job Start Date: ASAP
Contract/Hours: permanent 31.25 hours per week
Salary Type: LSA Level 1 (B1 - £24,796 (full time equivalent, actual pay £17.914)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:30-15.15 (including unpaid 30-minute lunch break)
Location of Role: Elson Junior School, Gosport, Hampshire
Contact e-mail address: r.blackwell@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
Elson Junior School is a vibrant local authority-maintained school situated in a residential area, with plenty of outdoor green space.
We serve the local community by providing an inclusive, high-quality education for all pupils.
About Our School
Our vision is driven by the core values of integrity, aspiration, compassion, creativity and adaptability which underpin everything we do. We aim to nurture happy, successful and confident children who feel valued and are prepared to contribute positively to both our school and the wider community.
Job/Person Summary:
Do you love working with children? Are you calm, kind and adaptable? If the answer is yes, then why not apply for an LSA1 role in our fantastic school?
We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly, caring and professional Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking, committed team.
As well as working within the classroom, the successful candidate will also provide targeted support for our children who have additional needs.
The successful candidate will:
- ideally have experience of working with children with SEND in a learning environment.
- have 5 GCSEs to grade C including English and Maths or equivalent as a minimum.
- have high expectations for children's progress and attainment.
- understand the need to promote independence.
- be able to work as part of a team with a positive, 'can do' attitude.
- have excellent communication skills, relating well to children, colleagues and parents.
- contribute to creating a high quality, engaging learning environment, under direction and with the support of the class teachers.
- have a calm, positive and kind approach.
- be able to work independently and with initiative.
- be resilient, adaptable, organised and resourceful.
- have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
The application process
Before you apply, we welcome visits to the school and would be delighted to show you around. We are offering tours on:
17th November 2026
3pm to 4pm
If you would like to come and meet us during this times, please email r.blackwell@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange your visit.
Please email to r.blackwell@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk to request an application pack.
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.