Learning Support Assistants

Job Introduction

• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Closing Date: Monday 12th October, 12 noon.
• Interview Date: Monday 19th October 2026
• Contract/Hours: Fixed Term and Permanent Roles Available
• Salary Type: Grade B-D (depending on experience)
• Hours of Work: Mainstream - 25 Hours, Monday to Friday:  9.30 - 3.00, (term time only) with half an hour for lunch. MLD Resourced Provision – 30 Hours, Monday to Friday:  8.30 - 3.00, (term time only) with half an hour for lunch.
• Location of Role: South View Junior School
• Contact e-mail address: s.morton@southview-jun.hants.sch.uk

South View Federation is looking to appoint dedicated, flexible, and skilled Learning Support Assistants (LSA). We currently have vacancies in our mainstream and resourced provision for learners with Moderate Learning Difficulties. As our school has a significant number of children with additional needs, we are seeking an experienced LSA who can effectively adapt activities and teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

The South View Federation is an inclusive school and has four resourced provisions: two are based at the infant school and two at the junior school. At each school, there is one resourced provision for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and another resourced provision for children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Children placed in our MLD Resourced Provision have moderate learning difficulties in all areas of the curriculum (a global delay usually of at least 2 years). All the children in our MLD resourced provisions will have a hybrid of needs, which may include physical disabilities; sensory impairments; language impairment; or autistic characteristics. Children in the MLD resourced provisions spend the vast majority of their time in the resourced provision class due to them finding mainstream classes overwhelming. The children access a broad and balanced curriculum at a level that matches their individual starting point. 

At South View Federation:

• We are resilient
• We enjoy
• We aspire
• We respect
• We belong

 Our five core values lie at the heart of our school community and underpin all that we do. 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LSA who:

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and contributes to a strong safeguarding culture across the school
• Sets high standards for the children that they work with
• Is positive, patient and adaptable in their approach to working with children
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is genuinely interested in supporting children’s learning and well-being
• Can build excellent relationships with children
• Promotes independence and encourages resilience
• Models excellent spoken and written English
• Treats every child with dignity and respect
• Has knowledge of strategies to support children with additional needs
• Can work collaboratively with other members of staff
• Is ideally experienced in delivering support programmes including OT, precision teaching and speech and language work
• Has good time management and effective organisational skills
• Maintains a calm, patient and positive approach
• Promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being

As a school, we are proud to offer the right candidate the following:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A positive school ethos
• Supportive school leaders with a genuine care for staff well-being
•  A robust individual performance management and CPD opportunities
• A detailed induction programme

Application Procedure:

We are unable to accept CVs, please complete an application form. We warmly welcome visits to the school; please contact the school office on 01256 321928 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

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.