Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant

Application closing date: Friday 31st October, midday

Interview Date(s): TBC

Job Start Date: ASAP

Contract/Hours: Fixed term to 31 August 2026

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade B, £17,962 - £18202 pro-rata for 44.60 paid weeks per year (to cover 39 working weeks plus 5 INSET days per academic year), (FTE £24,796 - £25,128)

Hours of Work: 31.25 hours per week, 8:30 - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (including 30 minutes paid lunchtime playground cover and 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak each day).

Location of Role: Emsworth Primary School, Victoria Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7LX

Children are at the heart of what we do at Emsworth Primary School. Emsworth is a vibrant and popular school where children enjoy a rich and diverse range of experiences and achieve well in a caring and respectful environment.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic school and work across both our Key Stages.

The role will include working with individuals or groups of children to support and extend their learning, under teachers' guidance. The ideal candidate will be able to work alongside teachers in creating nurturing and purposeful classroom environments.

Experience of working within schools, supporting pupils, would be desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be well-supported by a skilled teaching team.

Applicants must have both GCSE or equivalent English and Maths at C grade/pass. 

You will need to be enthusiastic, patient, well-organised and flexible. You must be able to communicate with children and adults well, show initiative and understand the importance of safety and safeguarding. 

The successful applicant will need to:

• Work effectively as part of a team
• Have high expectations for behaviour
• Communicate positively with children and other adults
• Enjoy working with children and small teams of adults
• Be a good time keeper
• Support children within the whole class setting and in small group work
• Be reliable and consistent in promoting good behaviour and the values of the school
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times
• Hold a First Aid certificate or be willing to take the training to obtain this.

Application Procedure

A role profile and application form can be obtained via the link in this advert, please download and complete 'Supportstaffapplicationform.docx' using the role profile 'Role Profile LSA1.pdf' to assist you. Please then return your completed application form to Sarah Keegan via email: bm@emsworth.hants.sch.uk. 

Please note that only applications on a Hampshire County Council application form will be accepted and that all correspondence for this recruitment will be via email. However, anyone considering applying is welcome to come and tour our lovely school - please call the School Office on 01243 375750 to arrange a suitable date and time and we'd be happy to show you around.

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.