Learning Support Assistants

TipTopJob; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Waterlooville is seeking Learning Support Assistants to enhance student learning. You will provide essential in-class support for students with special educational needs, collaborating closely with teachers and other staff. Strong communication skills, a commitment to teamwork, and relevant qualifications are essential. Join a supportive environment dedicated to educational excellence.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Training opportunities

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE in English and Maths, strong commitment to teamwork.
• Desirable: Level 3 qualifications or previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for students with additional needs.
• Liaise with teachers and support staff to ensure student success.
• Assist with administrative duties related to teaching and learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Confidence

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistants

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: Support Staff Grade B1 GBP24,027 per annum (FTE)

Job Type: Temporary 1 Year, Part-time, Term Time Only, Variable hours

Positions: 4 Vacancies available:

• 2 vacancies at 23 hours per week (4 days/wk)
• 1 Vacancy at 23 hours is maternity cover ending 31st May 2026
• 1 vacancy at 17.25 hours (3 days/wk)

Flexibility considered, days/hours to be discussed at interview stage. Salary will then be updated based on actual hours.

Start Date: Starting 1st September 2025

The Governors are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The positions are a pivotal part of the delivery and support of the curriculum to enable the high standard of teaching and learning in the School and Sixth Form College.

The roles involve general in-class support for students with additional needs and more specialist support for students with specific difficulties or within specific curriculum areas such as maths and science.

The successful candidates will provide a range of services to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role requires liaising with Teachers, Heads of Department, and other support staff. Previous experience is not necessary if you are willing to work as part of a team. Skills and full training can be provided for the right candidate.

The successful applicants will be highly organized with good interpersonal skills, practical skills, technical knowledge, and organizational ability. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, a supportive environment committed to educational excellence, and opportunities to share best practices.

If you are a Catholic, you will appreciate the school's ethos, but you do not need to be Catholic to apply. The Governors welcome applications from candidates of all faith backgrounds or none.

Key Aspects Of The Role Include:

• Teaching and learning
• Administrative duties
• Standards and quality assurance
• Other duties and responsibilities

A full job description is available on our website or upon request.

Essential - About You:

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Strong commitment to teamwork and partnership
• Ability to form appropriate relationships with children and young people
• Professional attitude towards authority and discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Stamina, initiative, and resilience
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Confidence
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people
• Smart appearance and friendly manner
• Ability to work in sympathy with the Catholic ethos
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and inspire students
• Respect for children and young people's views and needs
• Imagination and vision

Desirable:

• Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Participation in in-service training
• Experience in a mixed comprehensive school
• Experience with whole school initiatives
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students
• Proficiency in ICT
• Experience with relevant equipment and technology
• Sense of humour