Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Norman Gate School is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.


Norman Gate is a primary school and nursery provision for children with a range of learning needs including moderate and severe learning needs, autism and ADHD. With class sizes of up to 12, you will be able to provide individualised support as part of a small class team and will strive to ensure all our children are able to reach their potential.


You'll work closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils with a range of learning needs. Experience with children who have additional needs is ideal, but not essential -- we welcome applicants eager to learn and grow in a new role.

We're lookin

g for someone who:

Has high expectations and a nurturing, patient approach Communicates well and works well in a team Is proactive, resilient, and resourceful

Working hours are 30 per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week), 8.50 am - 3.10 pm Monday to Friday plus a weekly after school one-hour team meeting. The additional week is worked across the year, including 10, one hour after school training sessions.

Why join us?

Small Class Sizes:

Support pupils in classes of up to 12, allowing for personalised support. You will be part of a class team working together to make a difference.

Professional Development:

Induction and ongoing training provided.

Supportive Team:

Be part of a caring, collaborative environment where your work makes a real difference.

Community Impact:

Join a school committed to supporting not just pupils, but families and the wider community.


For more information please contact the school office on 01264 323423 or adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk.



Applications may be made using the HCC support staff application form attached and submitted by email to the school admin office: adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk.



Visits to our school are welcomed please contact as above to arrange.



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.