Job Description

Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant

Closing date

03/10/2025 at 12:00

Job Start Date:

ASAP

Contract/Hours:

Fixed Term Contract, term time including inset days until 31/08/2026

Salary Type:

Support Staff

Salary Details:

Grade C, 25,186 FTE

Hours of Work:

15 hours per week, days TBC

Location of Role:

Crofton Hammond Infant School

Contact e-mail address:

adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk

Crofton Hammond Infants is also recruiting for a 15hpw Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Suitable candidates are welcome to apply for both positions. Please see our separate Job Advert.


Job/Person Summary


If you are energetic and passionate about working with children, and are resilient, patient and kind, we would love to meet you! Crofton Hammond Infant School is a two-form entry, infant school based in the Fareham area. We are a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school and it is important to us that we find the right people to work with our children.


Developing a positive relationship is essential in supporting a child to make the best possible progress, and we are looking for someone who has an enthusiastic and nurturing approach, as well as good behaviour management skills. You will have high expectations of learning and passionately believe that every child can achieve and reach their potential.


We are highly committed to our staff and can offer you:

A positive, friendly, and supportive team of colleagues within a happy and caring school that has the well-being of every child at its centre Opportunities for personal development Freedom to bring creativity to your role to enhance the child's learning.

The successful candidate will;

Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards this. Have experience of working with children in the infant age group Have experience of working with children with SEN/EHCP Have GCSE English and Maths Have a desire to work as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills Be able to support children in the learning process and enable them to be independent Be able to work effectively with children either individually or in small groups to enable them to achieve their best Have enthusiasm and creativity to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved. Be willing to "go the extra mile" in any respect to achieve the very best outcomes for the children in our care Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative Be organised, efficient and professional in their approach Be caring, understanding and patient

Application procedure

Visits to the school are welcomed and recommended. To arrange a visit or request further details please contact the school office either by phone on 01329 663733 or by emailing adminoffice@crofton-hammond-inf.hants.sch.uk.

Interview date:

Provisionally

13th or 15th October 2025

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.