Primary - Learning Support Assistant
9 days ago
Farnborough
\n • Position: Learning Support Assistant\n, • Contract: Permanent\n, • Hours: Part Time, Term Time Only (8:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday)\n, • Salary: Hampshire Grade C, Scale Points 1 to 5\n, • Start Date: September 2026\n\n Join a Welcoming Hampshire Infant School \n A well-established and highly regarded Infant School in Hampshire is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team from September 2026. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive school environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. \n About the School \n The school is a welcoming and inclusive infant setting where children are at the heart of everything it does. \n Recent Ofsted feedback highlighted a number of strengths, including: \n\n • "Pupils love coming to this happy and inclusive school."\n, • Staff are recognised for the care and support they provide to pupils every day.\n, • Pupils behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.\n, • Leaders and staff have established a culture that is highly conducive to learning.\n, • Phonics teaching is embedded and pupils learn to read well.\n, • Children with additional needs are supported effectively and make positive progress.\n, • Safeguarding standards were found to be fully met, with a strong safeguarding culture evident throughout the school.\n\n Please note: Mainstream infant schools are inspected by Ofsted rather than the CQC. \n The Role \n The successful candidate will: \n\n • Support pupils within the classroom, individually and in small groups.\n, • Provide learning support to help children access the curriculum.\n, • Encourage children's confidence, independence and social development.\n, • Work closely with teachers and other support staff.\n, • Assist with the emotional, behavioural and educational needs of pupils.\n, • Promote a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.\n\n The Ideal Candidate Will: \n\n • Be passionate about supporting young children.\n, • Have experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting.\n, • Be patient, caring and supportive.\n, • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Be able to work effectively as part of a team.\n, • Demonstrate flexibility, commitment and a positive attitude.\n\n What the School Offers \n\n • A permanent role within a well-established Hampshire infant school.\n, • A friendly and supportive staff team.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and training.\n, • A positive and inclusive working environment.\n, • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational development and wellbeing.\n\n Start Date \n September 2026 \n If you are a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about supporting young learners, we would love to hear from you. \n