Learning Support Assistant

Dove House School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,833 - 20,833; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent staff induction

Relational leadership oriented HR and

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Onsite Fitness Suite

CPD opportunities for career growth

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Referral Scheme

Wellbeing Inset Day

Job summary

Dove House Academy in Basingstoke is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team on a permanent, term-time basis. You will provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs, including personal intimate care, to help them access the curriculum.

The role is Band 4, 32.5 hours per week with 39 weeks paid (45.1 weeks salary). Training will be provided, and a friendly, supportive environment offers strong induction, staff wellbeing, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Deliver personal intimate care when required.
• Demonstrate empathy, resilience and good time management.

Job description

Dove House is seeking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated learning support assistants to join our fantastic support team on a permanent basis.

Personal attributes

Dove House is a popular, successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke, for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding’ school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.

In this key position, you will provide learning and care support, including personal intimate care, for pupils with special educational needs.

You must be able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, tact and resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances, as well as being able to use your initiative and manage your own time well.

Experience of working with primary or secondary pupils with complex special needs would be advantageous.

Training will be given to the successful candidate.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

Salary & Benefits

Band 4

32.5 hours a week, term time only, permanent.

Actual Salary £19,833 - £20,833 + SEN Allowance

By joining Dove House Academy, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and well-being
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks
• SEN Allowance with an increase after 3 and 5 years of service
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our onsite Fitness Suite
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

The hours for these roles are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm and Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm. You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 45.1 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.

Location

Dove House Academy
Sutton Road
Oakridge, Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 5SU

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted. Solent Academies 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.