Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor
Job start date: 1st September 2026
Contract/Hours: Full or part time
Contract: Fixed term in the first instance, with the potential to become permanent
Grade: B – C (depending on experience)
Location: Preston Candover CE Primary School
Contact email address: admin@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Application for the post of Learning Support Assistant
Job Introduction:
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant and lunchtime supervisor to support children across Years R–6.
Do you have experience working with children? Maybe you are interested in a possible career in teaching or are a graduate looking for a new challenge?
The successful applicant will join a team committed to delivering an inspiring and exciting learning experience that engages children and drives their achievement. The role will involve supporting children in the classroom, working with individuals with additional needs and groups of pupils, and helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
We value the contribution that every member of our team makes. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting our lunchtime provision and our after-school club on some days.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to supporting children to achieve their potential and help them develop independence
- Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grades A–C or equivalent in Maths and English desirable)
- Have experience of working with children (school experience is desirable but not essential)
- Be understanding, patient, flexible and positive
- Have high expectations of learning and possess good behaviour management skills
- Work effectively alongside teachers and other members of staff
- Be flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
- Be willing to contribute to the wider life of our school community
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction programme and continued Professional development opportunities
- Well behaved, highly motivated children who are keen to develop their learning
- A bright and well-resourced environment
- A welcoming and supportive team
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and are firmly committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our pupils. We are extremely proud of our achievements but are also committed to on-going improvements and high standards. Preston Candover is a friendly and forward-thinking environment to work in and we offer an excellent induction and professional development programme.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to contact the school admin team for any further information please do on 01256 389278 or email admin@prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk.
If a suitable candidate applies we may close the advert sooner than the advertised date and early application is recommended. Please use the attached application form and return to the School Office.
Safer Recruitment
Preston Candover CE Primary 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.
