Job Introduction
Buryfields Infant School – LSA Vacancy
- Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 (noon)
- Interview Date(s): Thursday 1st October 2026
- Job Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
- Contract/Hours: Fixed term until 31st August 2027. 19.15 hours p.w. (Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.35pm)
- Key Stage: KS1
- Salary Type: LSA Grade B
- Location of Role: Buryfields Infant School
- Contact e-mail address: h.ellis@buryfields.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
We are a forward and outward looking school; we are aspirational for our pupils and in what we want to achieve as a school. We are constantly reflecting and refining what we do – nothing is set in stone, other than our dedication to ensuring an outstanding quality of education and experience for our pupils. Our core values are:
Be kind. Be confident. Love learning.
We are looking for an LSA who embodies all of these attributes and can foster them in others.
We are currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified / experienced LSA to work for 19.15 hours per week in a KS1 class on a 1:1 basis or with a small group and across half of lunchtime. We are seeking an excellent practitioner who is flexible, adaptable, able to think on the spot, be resilient and willing to invest time and love into a child.
The successful candidate will be:
- Calm and unflappable, with a good sense of humour
- Committed to improving outcomes for all children
- Able to plan some one-to-one activities and adapt classroom tasks, following guidance from the SENDCO and class teacher
- An excellent team player who is able to work effectively with all staff
- Well-organised and able to appreciate that there is a multi-role aspect to this post which will require excellent flexibility and adaptability
- Able to work independently, showing initiative and managing their own time effectively
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive team from admin and site maintenance to teaching and support staff.
- A Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about children’s progress, but also about ensuring staff wellbeing and a healthy work/life balance.
- A school with a strong, kindness-led ethos and highly effective ‘Learning Powers’ which are used across the school.
- Friendly, happy and very well-behaved children who love learning and an incredibly supportive parent body.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A wonderful setting in which to work.
Application Procedure
To request an application pack please contact Helen Ellis via the school office on 01256 702667.
Visits to the school and/or a telephone conversation about this particular role are encouraged.
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.
