Job Introduction
HEATHERSIDE INFANT SCHOOL
1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Closing date: 23rd September 2025 at midday
Interview date: 29th September 2025
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract, Part-time
Salary Details: Grade B (£24,027 - £24,348 FTE) or C (£24,405 - £25,430 FTE) dependent on experience
Hours of Work: 8.45 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Location of Role: Heatherside Infant School
Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@heatherside-inf.hants.sch.uk
Heatherside Infant School are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team.
Our school values are: Respect « Kindness « Integrity« Togetherness « Resilience « Creativity
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 16.25 hours per week in a KS1 class on a 1:1 basis or with a small group. We are seeking an excellent practitioner who is flexible, adaptable and able to show high levels of initiative and attention to detail. The successful candidates will have a good standard of English and Mathematics. Having qualifications or training related to learning support and knowledge of special educational needs, particularly ASD, will be an advantage but is not essential, and training will be available as needed. You will be part of a supportive classroom team and the available post will be on fixed term contract for this academic year.
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 of 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
- Friendly, happy and very well-behaved children who love learning and a supportive parent body.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking
Application Procedure
To request an application pack please contact Tamzin Redpath via the school office on 01252 617101, email adminoffice@heatherside-inf.hants.sch.uk, or visit the school website.
Early applications are encouraged as they will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more information about our school, please visit our school website www.heathersideinfantschool.co.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.
