Job Description

Job Introduction

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated and expanding team. The people we are looking for will be able to relate well to young people and show sensitivity to pupils with learning, language and behavioural difficulties. The successful candidates must have good organisational skills; administrative and recording skills are also essential. Along with the ability to show initiative, whilst maintaining and respecting confidentiality. A willingness to undertake further training is required.


For the right candidate we are also able to offer extra hours after school for Twilight and Detention administration - please indicate on your application if this is something you wish to be considered for.


As the largest department in the School, we require flexible team players, who will adopt a professional approach to meeting the needs of our pupils. This is an exciting time in our school's journey and we are looking for committed and resilient team members to contribute to this.


Learning Support Assistants are required to support pupils with learning and/or behavioural difficulties in the classroom or in one-to-one sessions. Experience is desirable as the candidate appointed will be expected to support KS3 and KS4 pupils in core and option subjects. The position will also include preparing and delivering short term interventions in reading and spelling skills. There will be a mixture of group and 1-1 work with a greater emphasis on group work. For further details please see the job specification.


Minimum qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in a range of subjects to include English Language and Maths.



All applications to be on the Hampshire Support Staff application form attached.

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.