Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ebfa9961-1fee-4e7e-bfec-a59b9afa1e39 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a growing school we have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistants to join our team in September. Barton Farm Primary opened in September 2020. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings, lovely children and a welcoming and friendly team.No two days are every the same in school life so the ability to be flexible is vital! There will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date.
This post will suit a range of applicants, including graduates thinking about training to become teachers in the future.
Learning Support Assistants: 8.45-3:30pm Monday to Friday. Term time only.
The successful candidates will:
• have a child-centred approach
• be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs
• have the ability to work in an Early Years, KS1 or KS2 setting.
• have the ability to work under pressure and to a timetable
• have experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting.
• have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged
• have a calm but firm approach
• be able to adapt and think on your feet
• be flexible and willing to learn
• be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
• be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• be able to work independently and on your own initiative
• have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
• HLTA applicants need to be confident leading whole class lessons
What the school offers its staff
We would welcome applications from recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in teaching, as well as those who have an interest in supporting and working with all children.
We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work for a new dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidate if the job requires it.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
As a growing school we have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistants to join our team in September. Barton Farm Primary opened in September 2020. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings, lovely children and a welcoming and friendly team.No two days are every the same in school life so the ability to be flexible is vital! There will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date.
This post will suit a range of applicants, including graduates thinking about training to become teachers in the future.
Learning Support Assistants: 8.45-3:30pm Monday to Friday. Term time only.
The successful candidates will:
• have a child-centred approach
• be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs
• have the ability to work in an Early Years, KS1 or KS2 setting.
• have the ability to work under pressure and to a timetable
• have experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting.
• have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged
• have a calm but firm approach
• be able to adapt and think on your feet
• be flexible and willing to learn
• be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
• be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• be able to work independently and on your own initiative
• have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
• HLTA applicants need to be confident leading whole class lessons
What the school offers its staff
We would welcome applications from recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in teaching, as well as those who have an interest in supporting and working with all children.
We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work for a new dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidate if the job requires it.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.