Job Introduction
Ashley Junior School
Learning Support Assistant (C Grade)
Maternity cover position:
28.25 hours (Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am - 3:30pm, Fri. 9:00am - 1:15pm)
We require an enthusiastic and highly skilled LSA to join our friendly, supportive and innovative staff team. Situated on the edge of the New Forest, we are a good school with ambitious plans for the future. We have a history of developing and supporting staff and providing a warm, caring and fun learning environment. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, it was noted that ‘The skilled staff…ensure that pupils’ knowledge, confidence and independence are developed so that all are equipped for their next stage of education.’
This role will involve contact with and responsibility for children, and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.
If you:
· want to make a difference to young people
· are reflective, enthusiastic and positive
· enjoy working with others
· are resilient and enjoy a challenge
…then we want you!
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs C. Moore, Administration Manager, adminoffice@ajs.hants.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit or if you require further information.
Application forms and details available from the website: www.ashleyjuniorschool.co.uk
Please note that We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.
If you do, please remember:
• AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences;
• AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested.
• Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience;
• You must not provide false or misleading information;
• If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.
The completed application form, and the HCC Equality Monitoring Form, should be emailed to the school office: adminoffice@ajs.hants.sch.uk
*Ashley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Closing date: Monday 12th May, 2025, 12.00pm
Interviews: Monday 19th May, morning – times TBC.
