Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive staff team in September 2025. We are a small, nurturing primary school committed to providing a warm and inclusive learning environment for all our pupils. In this varied role, you will be supporting children with their learning and development. You’ll play a key part in helping to create a positive, engaging classroom experience - working both with individual pupils and in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring that all children can access and engage with learning
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with the children and their families
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher to adapt, deliver and evaluate effective support strategies
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of children's progress, and maintain accurate records
- Promote the school's Christian ethos and values through your interactions with the children
Desirable Qualities:
- Empathy and Patience: A nurturing approach, especially important in a small, inclusive school setting.
- Strong Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with children and adults alike.
- Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.
- Initiative and Adaptability: Ability to work independently when needed and comfortable adjusting support strategies as the needs of the pupils evolve.
- Understanding of Child Development and Learning: Some knowledge of how children learn and develop, particularly at the primary level.
- Commitment to Inclusion and Equality: A strong belief in every child’s right to access quality education.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time, resources, and tasks efficiently.
Salary: Grade B or C depending on experience.
Why Join Barton Stacey C of E Primary School?
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School lies in the Dever Valley; a small, friendly church school in the heart of the village of Barton Stacey. We are part of The Dever Valley Federation along with Micheldever C of E Primary School.
We are a successful Church of England (Controlled) Primary School with 109 children, organised over four mixed-age classes. This helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect as unique individuals. As a small school, we are able to provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos.
Our Christian values of Love, Trust, Hope and Forgiveness are intrinsic to daily life in our school. These values are closely linked to the school motto of 'Growing, Learning and Succeeding Together' and this makes clear our commitment to high quality learning and attainment, supported by our Vision & Values Statement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive staff team of friendly, dedicated professionals, with opportunities for professional development in a school full of amazing children. If you share our commitment to providing the best possible education and care for our children, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the school can be found on our website and within our Ofsted report.
How to Apply:
Please complete the application form and return it to adminoffice@bartonstacey.hants.sch.uk by Monday 1 September. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit to the school when the academic year starts in September, please contact adminoffice@bartonstacey.hants.sch.uk
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.
