Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
HORNDEANTECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ
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Email: vacan
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Learning Support Assistant– Mainstream
Upto 29.42 hours per week available – exact hours to be discussed at interview
39weeks per year - term time only
Monday– Friday, 8.30am start if possible
Salary Grade B - Actual Salary - £16864 - £17090 based on 29.42 hours per week
(FTE £24796 - £25128)
In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% ofFTE salary.
Areyou a graduate considering a career in teaching and looking for some experience of working within a school first? Or, not looking to get into teaching,but would like to work with our students as aLearning Support Assistant, then we would like to hear from you.
Weare looking to expand our team of Learning Support Assistants to meetthe current needs of our students on the SEN register. The successful candidate should have good communication skills, patience, aflexible approach, as well as the ability to work within a team. Aboveall, it is essential that you willbe committed to supporting students with Special Educational Needs. You will need to have a good general education withsound literacy, numeracy and IT skills to be able toprovide support to students across all subjects.
Knowledge and experience of working with students who display challenging behaviour is desirable.
The successful candidate would be involved with supporting students inlessons and helping with exams, but there is potential for planning and running1:1 or small group interventions. Knowledge or experience of working with children who have learning difficulties is desirable, however this is not essential as training in these areas can be provided.
Ifyou are a graduate considering a career in teaching, we have a depth of experience in working with both PGCE and SCITT. Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Natalie Webb, SENCo onnatalie.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 6 October 2026
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