Job Introduction
Saint James' Church of England Primary School, West End
Hampshire
Learning Support Assistant
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract/Hours: Temporary 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary Type: EHCC / Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade B – Step 1 FTE £25,615, Actual Salary £17,765.16
Grade C – Step 1 FTE £26,018, Actual Salary £18,044.64
Grade will depend on experience.
30 hours per week (to include 5 hours lunch-time supervisory duties) 39 weeks per Annum
Location of Role: Saint James C of E Primary
Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@st-james-westend.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team. The ideal candidates would be happy to work anywhere in the primary age range. Experience within the Early Years Setting would be beneficial.
You will need to be well motivated and enjoy working with primary age children, working alongside the class teacher.
The successful candidate will have good behaviour management skills, be enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.
If you enjoy using your initiative, have good literacy and numeracy skills and preferably have experience of supporting children's development and learning, then please apply.
This post also includes working every day at lunchtimes as a supervisory assistant supporting the children to have a safe, happy lunchtime experience.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Puts the needs of the children first
- Shows love, respect and courage
- Is committed to ensure that every child reaches their highest possible level of achievement
- Has the patience and imagination to help and inspire children with their learning
- Is able to work under the direction of the class teacher and senior supervisory assistant
- Is flexible and able to work wherever needed to support learning.
In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a highly effective school with high standards and outcomes for children
- Enthusiastic and well behaved children who love learning
- Committed and supportive staff, governors and parents
- The opportunity to make a difference
Application Procedure
Please return applications to Mrs Hayley Wight or email adminoffice@st-james-westend.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit. If you wish to apply you will need to use our Support Staff Application form which can be found on our school website Saint James CoE Primary School | West End, Hampshire Please click Prospectus/ Staff Vacancies to download this.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Safer Recruitment
Saint James' Church of England Primary School, West End 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
