Job Introduction
This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. 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 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.
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;
- Opportunities to engage with Hampshire Apprenticeship scheme;
- 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 which is based directly next to the school;
- free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).
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 “Apply for this job”. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Safer Recruitment
The Hamble School 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 an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.
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