Learning Support Assistant

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Term time only plus one week in the summer holidays

Grade B

Working Hours:

0830 - 1530

Establishment Name and

Location:

Kempshott Junior School, Old Down Close, Basingstoke

Closing Date:

20/05/2026

Job Category:

Support

Local Authority:

Hampshire

Phase of

Education:

Primary

Learning Support Assistant

Are you committed, caring and organised? Do you have experience in supporting children with a range of needs in a voluntary or paid capacity? Are you adaptable and able to think on your feet?

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work with our children, within a friendly, warm and caring school. You will be supporting children in class as well as individuals/groups of children.

Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant and want to gain experience or, have experience working with children in a variety of settings in a paid or voluntary capacity and feel that now if the time to enter a career in education, you are welcome to apply.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference and has the following attributes:

• relates well to both children and adults
• is committed to enabling children to do their best
• is motivated, hardworking and has good time management skills
• has a calm and positive approach
• can support the teacher in the delivery of a varied and exciting curriculum helping with resources, records and administration
• can guide and enthuse pupils in their learning without over supporting
• shows initiative and flexibility
• have a good sense of humour and helps others feel at ease
• has an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

We are a welcoming, inclusive school and it is important to us that we find the right person for our children. We have a strong commitment to high standards and our aim of developing each individual’s academic, social and personal potential to the full, impacts on everything we do. We have a strong and welcoming team of committed staff in a happy community, with an outstanding reputation and offer regular training opportunities.

Kempshott Junior School is an exciting and vibrant place to work. We are committed to high standards and a real sense of community. We will be offering you a supportive staff and governing body.

Job Type: Term time only

Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week 8.30 – 3.30pm with half an hour for lunch

Applicants are required to fill in an application form which is available from our school website.

Please send completed application forms to adminoffic

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.