Job Introduction
Contract: Temporary (with possibility to move to permanent)
Start Date: March 2026
Salary: Grade C (£25186 - £26244 FTE)
Hours: PT or FT considered
Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team
Hiltingbury Infant School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly infant school team. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the early stages of a child’s education.
The successful candidate will support across all year groups, including pupils with a variety of needs. This will involve working with individuals and small groups, supporting learning in the classroom, and providing targeted help for children with Special Educational Needs. You will help deliver personalised strategies, adapt activities, and use a nurturing approach to promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
We are looking for someone who:
•Demonstrates excellent communication skills•Works confidently under their own initiative and collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO•Is enthusiastic and skilled in supporting children both in their learning and play•Is flexible, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the children•Maintains a calm, patient and positive approach•Promotes positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing•Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection procedures•Intervention experience e.g. ELSA, Little Wandle, Precision Teaching desirable but not essential. •Experience working in a school environment is desirable, but not essential.
About Us
Hiltingbury Infant School is a happy and inclusive school, where children are enthusiastic about their learning and achieve high standards. All of our children are taught within mainstream classrooms, supported by a strong and caring team. The appointed Learning Support Assistant will be joining a committed staff body focused on enabling every child to thrive.
Interested?
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Phillippa Longman, Headteacher
Visit: www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk
Email: adminoffice@hiltingbury-inf.hants.sch.uk
Application forms can be downloaded from the school’s website or requested via the school office.
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.
