Learning Support Assistant

Toynbee School; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Bupa Healthcare

1 personal day per year

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

CPD and induction programme

Job summary

Toynbee School is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN in KS3/KS4 within a mainstream school. The successful candidate will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and help them across the curriculum.

The ideal applicant demonstrates resilience, initiative and patience, with literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C or above. This role is suitable for graduates seeking teaching experience and career progression within

Qualifications

• Resilience, initiative and patience are desirable traits for supporting pupils.
• Proven literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is not required but will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs in KS3/KS4.
• Assist with learning across the curriculum in a mainstream context.
• Work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties to facilitate progress.

Skills

Resilience

Initiative

Patience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

GCSE grade C or above

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Eastleigh, SO53 2PL
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a vacancy in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

This post is particularly aimed at those looking to gain experience of working in a secondary school setting or at graduates considering a future career in teaching. The role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff at Toynbee.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer the following:

• An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team
• An extensive CPD and induction programme
• Private Bupa Healthcare
• 1 personal day per year in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We reserve the right to end this advert earlier depending on applications received.

Closing Date:

6th October 2026

Interview Date:

Successful shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

Additional Information

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.