Job Introduction
Roman Way Primary School are seeking a Learning Support Assistant. The role will involve a mix of 1:1 support for a child with an EHCP and general classroom support. You will be working with an experienced and dedicated team and will be modelling good behavioural strategies. Under the direction of the teacher you will work together to ensure the child thrives and has positive and successful learning experiences every day.
All training and support will be provided.
This is a “GOOD” school as per OFSTED rating that provides bespoke support for the children in the classroom.
To apply as a Learning Support Assistant, you must have:
- A commitment to ensuring the safety of all pupils in the school
- Grade C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- Sunny, warm and positive disposition
- Clear, firm speaking voice modelling well spoken English
- Confidence to enforce school rules and have high expectations around behaviour
- Experience of working with children
- Excellent communication skills which enable positive resolutions of difficult situations
- Ability to listen effectively
- High level of self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team and to establish good working relationships
- Motivation to read research for knowledge
- Able to use Microsoft Word
- Flexibility to support children some lunchtimes or support in other classes during staff absence
This role requires a high degree of integrity and a full understanding of the confidentiality of the issues some children may have.
Roman Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying for jobs must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS- Full assistance will be provided.
Contract: Part time, Fixed term contract for 6 months. 30 hours a week 8.45am-3.15pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Grade: B1. Closing date: 29th October 2025. Start date: As soon as possible.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply to adminoffice@romanway.hants.sch.uk using the attached forms.
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.
