Job Introduction
New Milton Infant School
Staff Vacancy - Learning Support Assistant
- Closing Date: 31st October 2025
- Contract/Hours: Fixed Term until end August 2026,
- Salary Type: Support Staff
- Salary Details: EHCC Grade C – Actual Salary £18195-£18960 (depending on experience) based on Full-time Equivalent salary range of £25186 - £26244
- Hours of Work: 31.25 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, nurturing and empathetic Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team and work across our Key Stage One classes.
As part of our commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils. You will work closely with teachers to identify pupils and provide tailored support using specific programmes used within school, supporting and working with the teacher to assess when necessary. This role will involve supporting both groups and individuals.
The role includes half an hour of lunchtime supervison where you will support our children either in the dining hall or leading play.
You will need to be flexible, motivated and be prepared to use your initiative, working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo. You will have knowledge and experience of working with children, patience, a sense of humour and a passion for supporting young children in their learning and life skills. If you want to ‘make a difference’ and have high expectations for yourself and the children in your care, then we would love to hear from you!
Essential requirements for this post include:
- Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or above
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with clear and accurate enunciation
- Have a positive outlook and will contribute to the ethos of our school
- Have enthusiasm for working with children and developing their learning
- Be organised, efficient and professional in their approach
- Be caring, understanding, nurturing and patient
- Have excellent behaviour management skills
- Be an excellent team player
- Have secure understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
Desirable requirements for this post are:
- An NVQ qualification or similar
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream or special school setting.
We can offer:
- A welcoming school environment to work in, with lovely happy children who are keen to learn
- Friendly, dedicated and supportive staff with a good sense of humour.
- A strong vision to provide the best for our pupils.
- On-going professional development.
- Supportive parents and a strong Governing Body
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.
