Learning Support Assistant

Working Hours: 37 (Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am – 3:30pm) with some flexibility required

Establishment Name and

Location:

The Hamble School, Satchell Lane, Southampton

Closing Date: 17/08/2026

Job Category: Support

Local Authority: Hampshire

Phase of

Education:

Secondary

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

Our SEND provision and Inclusion department operates as part of a wider curriculum offering support for students who are unable to access the mainstream curriculum across 3 newly designed rooms and interventions.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work in our SEND Department to support students with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream school. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and physical difficulties and support them across the curriculum.

Applicants must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade C and above. Written communication must be a particular strength. Experience of working in a secondary school would be advantageous as would experience of working with students with communication and language issues and disabilities. Applicants must be willing to attend manual handling training and specific training to meet individual student needs.

• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Opportunities to engage with Hampshire Apprenticeship scheme.
• Personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions.
• A well‑equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members.
• The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school.
• Free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council 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 an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks.

As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.