Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (Junior School)
8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (Infant School)
We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant at Alderwood Primary School.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and creative Learning Support Assistant to work at our friendly school. Responsibilities will include providing support for groups of children in English, Maths and other aspects of the curriculum. You will also need to prepare resources and assist the teacher in the day to day management of the classroom.
Experience is desirable, but not essential. You will be well supported and in-school training will be provided. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate empathy for children and an intuitive response to their needs, be able to work under direction and under their own initiative and enjoy being part of a hard-working team. This position is term time only.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Salary details:
HCC Grade C. Salary dependant on hours agreed.
Application procedure:
HCC Support staff application forms can be found on our website under the ‘Our School’ section. Completed application forms can be sent by post to Gemma Yates, PA to Executive Headteacher or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01252 494123 to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview on application.
Interviews
Only those applicants who fulfil the job specification will be short-listed. 2 references will be sought for each candidate, and these references must be received before the interview.
There will be an interview panel comprising of the Head of School and SENCO. Both the Head of School and the SENCO have undertaken the ‘Safer Recruitment in Schools’ training.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 2nd February 2026
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.
