Job Description

Job Introduction

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

PLEASE APPLY DIRECT TO GLENWOOD SCHOOL FOR APPLICATION FORM

Closing Date: 27th February 2026


Interview Date: To be arranged upon application


Job Start Date: ASAP


Working Week: Monday - Friday term time only


Salary Type: Support Staff


Salary Details: Grade C, Step 1 17,915.40 (FTE 25,186.08)


Hours of work: 30 hours per week (to include Wednesday after-school staff training), 40 weeks per year; 8.45am - 3.00pm


Location of Role: Glenwood School


Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@glenwood.hants.sch.uk


Job/Person Summary


Glenwood School is a Local Authority Special School within the boundary of Hampshire County Council. It provides a secondary education for pupils with an Education Health Care Plan for Special Educational Needs which fall within the moderate learning difficulties range plus some with more severe learning difficulties. This includes pupils with Speech and Language difficulties, social communication difficulties and autism.


We are a forward-thinking school who want to attract passionate and committed staff to join our dynamic team, ensuring the very best outcomes for our pupils.


We have vacancies for classroom-based roles, starting as soon as possible, supporting pupils individually or in groups across the curriculum together with some playground supervision duties. Part-time applications may be considered - please indicate on your application form.


The roles offer an induction programme along with training in a wide range of areas including Special Needs and Safeguarding. They also offer the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment as part of a supportive team with progression and development opportunities.


Interviews will be arranged upon application for suitable candidates.

If you would like to apply, please request application form, job description and person specification from Glenwood School via e-mail:

adminoffice@glenwood.hants.sch.uk

We welcome visits to the school - if you wish to arrange a visit, please contact us.

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.