Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludlow Junior School is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants for various roles. Candidates should have relevant experience, good English and mathematics skills, and the ability to support children with diverse needs. The roles involve working closely with teachers and adapting to dynamic classroom environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Good English and Maths skills.
• Awareness of child protection and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and attainment of children.
• Work constructively with teachers and other support staff.
• Provide 1-2-1 and group teaching support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Flexibility

ICT Skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths

GCSE Grade C or above in English

Job description

Job Overview

Role 1 - 27 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working morning and afternoon

Role 2 – 25 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working morning and afternoon

Role 3 – 15 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working mornings only

Fixed term until 31st August 2026

At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school and we work hard to make sure that we are meeting the needs of all of our pupils, inside and outside of the classroom, whatever their background, ability or interests. Therefore, we are looking for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who are enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic. You will work closely with a class teacher within a supportive team to develop learning for all children - in our school, LSAs work with all of the children.

Our current vacancies may require a high level of 1-2-1 teaching and support for specific pupils with their academic progress, communication, and social emotional behaviour difficulties. There will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience working with or caring for children of relevant age in a school setting or other experience supporting the development and progress/attainment of children
• Good English and mathematics skills– level 2 or more (e.g. GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in Maths and English)
• Knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation including child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment supporting a range of needs which could include elements of challenging behaviour and/or complex learning needs
• Effective use of ICT
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Work to deadlines and understand priorities
  
  

Please state which role(s) you would like to be considered for on your application form.

Visits to our school are welcomed - if you would like to book a tour of the school please contact [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on Thursday 10th July 2025 and you should be prepared to be available for the whole day.