Job Introduction
Closing date: 26th November 2026
Interview dates: 3rd December 2026
Job start date: As soon as possible
Contract / hours: Part-time term time only (39 weeks LSA) (38 weeks Lunchtime supervisor)
Salary type: Support staff Grade B (LSA), Grade A (lunchtime supervisor), point level dependant on experience.
Location of role: The Butts Primary, Alton, Hampshire
Contact email address: b.parker-johnson@butts.hants.sch.uk
The Butts Primary School is looking for hard-working, passionate and dedicated adult to work alongside our friendly and supportive Early Years Foundation Stage (Year R), or Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 teams starting in October/November 2026.
At The Butts Primary School, we aim to secure outstanding outcomes for all of our pupils, and so are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:
- has a passion for working with children, and helping them improve in character through developing their resilience and mindset as well as in qualification;
- is flexible, energetic, resilient, and committed to working with all children including those who may need higher levels of support in order to learn.
- values the importance of children learning in an outdoor environment during all seasons.
- has the creativity to design activities for the year group to encourage this and engage children.
- ideally has knowledge of phonics, although training can be provided.
- knows and is interested in how children learn.
- uses their initiative to bring the best out in children.
- knows the importance of keeping children safe.
- has high expectations for themselves and their pupils.
- is a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents, and pupils.
We can offer you
- Happy, motivated, and engaged children.
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and who look after each other
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children
- A broad range of professional development in a really supportive school
- Supportive parents and Governors
- A strong wellbeing focus for our staff and pupils.
- A recent Ofsted Inspected school (March 2025) with good outcomes in all areas.
Our Learning Support Assistants work in close partnership with class teachers and our Inclusion Leader (SENDCo) to promote learning for all children. Some experience of working on intervention programmes with individuals and small groups of children would be of benefit but not essential.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (to include Lunchtime Supervisor duties).
Applicants should have:
- Previous experience of working or volunteering in a school or nursery setting with the knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- English and Maths to GCSE Grade C
Previous experience in working in Early years would be advantageous but not essential.
Application procedure
Closing date: 26th November 2026
Interview dates: 3rd December 2026
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received by the school, and you are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible as some interviews may take place quickly and the appointment may be made before the closing date is reached for this post.
Please send your completed Hampshire Support staff application form to adminoffice@butts.hants.sch.uk
If you think that you are the person we are looking for and you would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we would be delighted to meet candidates show them around the school and discuss the post further. For further information, please email our Senior Admin Officer, Barbara Parker-Johnson, adminoffice@butts.hants.sch.uk or call the school office on 01420 84102.
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.
