Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 24119175-3ac1-4697-a4ca-6371773c7802 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant who is caring, enthusiastic and experienced from February 2026.
The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the class teacher, parents and other agencies to support the children within the classroom and on an individual basis.
The successful applicant will:
• be supportive of our Catholic ethos
• have patience, and a kind, firm but fair approach;
• have a passion for children’s social progress and well being in addition to their academic success;
• be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative;
• be committed to working as part of a team that has a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be flexible in the way they approach learning;
• be positive, calm and caring and able to sensitively support children;
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding;
• have experience of working with children with ASD or social communication difficulties
• have experience of PECs or TEACHH or similar programmes
• be able to adapt learning in the moment
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
• welcoming staff who are dedicated to secure good outcomes for our pupils
• support and development to help you fulfil your role
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant who is caring, enthusiastic and experienced from February 2026.
The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the class teacher, parents and other agencies to support the children within the classroom and on an individual basis.
The successful applicant will:
• be supportive of our Catholic ethos
• have patience, and a kind, firm but fair approach;
• have a passion for children’s social progress and well being in addition to their academic success;
• be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative;
• be committed to working as part of a team that has a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be flexible in the way they approach learning;
• be positive, calm and caring and able to sensitively support children;
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding;
• have experience of working with children with ASD or social communication difficulties
• have experience of PECs or TEACHH or similar programmes
• be able to adapt learning in the moment
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
• welcoming staff who are dedicated to secure good outcomes for our pupils
• support and development to help you fulfil your role
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.