LSA & SA

Pinewood Infant School; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinewood Infant School is seeking a caring and skilled Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Needs in education and oversee lunchtime activities. The position is part-time, with 30 hours in class and 2.5 hours for lunchtime supervision. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, patient, and hold an NVQ2 qualification or equivalent. Join a dedicated team in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to promoting children's welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally with SEND.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement learning activities tailored to curriculum access.
• Support children's social skills and interactions.
• Supervise children during lunch and break times.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Positive outlook

Communication

Education

NVQ2 standard (or equivalent)

Job description

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Position: Learning Support and Lunchtime Supervisor

Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025 (candidates could be called for interview before this date)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2026

Hours: LSA – In class 30 hours Lunchtime 2.5 hours per week. Term time, including Insets + one week

Grade: LSA B

Pinewood Infant School is a vibrant, supportive and inclusive, one form entry school based in a modern, well-resourced building, with spacious teaching areas and school grounds which are surrounded by pine trees from which the school takes its name. We have two resource provisions: one for SCLN and one for Autism.

We are looking for a skilled, experienced and caring Learning Support Assistant who will also undertake a half hour Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant role. As part of our dedicated and hardworking team, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with children within our ASC provision, ensuring they are supported in their education within the classroom and through specific targeted interventions as well as working the other children in the class. This is an excellent opportunity to extend knowledge and skills of language development.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Have experience of working with children, SEND experience is desirable.
• Be trained to NVQ2 standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Implement learning activities to enable the child(ren) to have access to the planned curriculum.
• Help the child(ren) to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with peers.
• Have a willingness to learn new skill.
• Have the ability to support the development of the child(ren)'s self-help skills and independence.
• Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
• Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
• If appropriate meet regularly with the SENDCo and contribute to Individual Education Plans.
• Be flexible, being prepared to support with other children if appropriate.
• Undertake break time and lunch supervision of children.
• We are looking for someone who:
• Has passion, enthusiasm, patience and a positive outlook.
• Is motivated to support and help the learning of all children especially with those who can demonstrate communication through behaviour.
• Can be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality.
• Has the ability to think on their feet and be highly effective at using their initiative.

In return we will support your professional development and of course you will have the chance to work with our highly motivated and friendly staff team, as well as our fantastically hardworking children.

Application Procedure

For further information and an application form please contact the school.

Interviews will take place on Friday 18th July 2025. However, the school reserve the right to interview applicants on application, therefore early submission is highly recommended.

Safer Recruitment

We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Safeguarding Statement

Pinewood Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Position: Learning Support and Lunchtime Supervisor

Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025 (candidates could be called for interview before this date)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2026

Hours: LSA – In class 30 hours Lunchtime 2.5 hours per week. Term time, including Insets + one week

Grade: LSA B

Salary: Actual Salary £17,797 (FTE £24,348)

Pinewood Infant School is a vibrant, supportive and inclusive, one form entry school based in a modern, well-resourced building, with spacious teaching areas and school grounds which are surrounded by pine trees from which the school takes its name. We have two resource provisions: one for SCLN and one for Autism.

We are looking for a skilled, experienced and caring Learning Support Assistant who will also undertake a half hour Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant role. As part of our dedicated and hardworking team, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with children within our ASC provision, ensuring they are supported in their education within the classroom and through specific targeted interventions as well as working the other children in the class. This is an excellent opportunity to extend knowledge and skills of language development.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Have experience of working with children, SEND experience is desirable.

Be trained to NVQ2 standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Implement learning activities to enable the child(ren) to have access to the planned curriculum.

Help the child(ren) to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with peers.

Have a willingness to learn new skill.

Have the ability to support the development of the child(ren)'s self-help skills and independence.

Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies.

Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.

Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.

If appropriate meet regularly with the SENDCo and contribute to Individual Education Plans.

Be flexible, being prepared to support with other children if appropriate.

Undertake break time and lunch supervision of children.

We are looking for someone who:

Has passion, enthusiasm, patience and a positive outlook.

Is motivated to support and help the learning of all children especially with those who can demonstrate communication through behaviour.

Can be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality.

Has the ability to think on their feet and be highly effective at using their initiative.

In return we will support your professional development and of course you will have the chance to work with our highly motivated and friendly staff team, as well as our fantastically hardworking children.

Application Procedure

For further information and an application form please contact the school.

Interviews will take place on Friday 18th July 2025. However, the school reserve the right to interview applicants on application, therefore early submission is highly recommended.

Safer Recruitment

We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Safeguarding Statement

Pinewood Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.