Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1170 students and are looking to expand our staffing further. 

We have a new enhanced SEND provision and Inclusion department. The provision operates as part of a wider curriculum offering support for students who are unable to access the mainstream curriculum across 3 newly designed rooms and interventions.   

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work in our SEND Department to support students with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream school. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and physical difficulties and support them across the curriculum. The ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, initiative, good time management, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn.  

Applicants must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade C and above.  Written communication must be a particular strength.   Experience of working in a secondary school would be advantageous as would experience of working with students with communication and language issues and disabilities. Applicants must be willing to attend manual handling training and specific training to meet individual student needs. 

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• strong internal (we have student teacher, ECT and Middle Leader training programmes in place as well as support and teaching staff studying courses available through the HCC Apprenticeship Levy) and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL and have strong ties with local school alliances and consortia and therefore have access to excellent professional networks in which to share good practice and support your growth in your role);
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free, access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail). 

Visit our website to learn more about what it is like working at The Hamble School.

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher. 

To apply please click the "Apply for this job" button below. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher. 

We look forward to receiving your application.  

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.