Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Closing Date: 13th November 2026 by midday

Hours: 8:45am-3:15pm – 3 days, 8:45am-12pm – 2 days (40 weeks per year)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract/ Term time only

Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade B to C depending on experience and qualifications - £25,615 to £27,111 (FTE)/ £16,613 to £17,584  (Actual)  

Location of Role: Oakley Infant School

Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk

Learning Support Assistant (Classroom support, Inclusion and Intervention)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Oakley Infant School as a Learning Support Assistant with a focus on inclusion and intervention support.

This role involves working in class and across the school to deliver classroom support, targeted interventions, nurture and emotional support programmes, and specialist SEND provision. We are particularly interested in candidates who hold qualifications or have experience as an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), TALA (Therapeutic Active Listening Assistant) or a Thrive practitioner. Experience of delivering speech and language programmes and administering dyslexia screening tools, such as SIDNEY, would be highly desirable.

At Oakley Infant School, we work together to ensure that all children Thrive, Strive and Achieve their very best. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, confident and successful. The adults in our school play a crucial role in helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a highly valued role within our school, offering the opportunity to build upon a well-established and successful intervention and nurture programme that has a positive impact on children across the school.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant who can build positive relationships with children and families and who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

At Oakley Infant School, we are committed to supporting staff development and can offer training and professional development opportunities to further enhance your skills and expertise.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Is calm, patient, nurturing and kind.
• Has experience of supporting children with additional needs and barriers to learning.
• Has experience of delivering interventions to support children's emotional wellbeing, social development and learning.
• Holds an ELSA, TALA or Thrive qualification.
• Has experience of delivering speech and language programmes or supporting communication needs.
• Has experience of administering or supporting dyslexia screening programmes such as SIDNEY, or is willing to undertake training.
• Has a good understanding of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
• Can work effectively with individual children, small groups and whole classes.
• Is able to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Is organised, flexible, proactive and resourceful.
• Has a good standard of general education, including GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and engaged children who enjoy learning.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• A wonderful learning environment.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop specialist SEND and inclusion expertise.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application Procedure

Please apply for this post by completing HCC's Support Staff Application Form and return it to us by email to: adminoffice@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates may be invited to interview prior to the application closing date.

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.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.