P/T Learning Support Assistant

Beaulieu; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Upham Church of England Aided Primary School in Upham, Hampshire, is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to work with a Year 5/6 class. The role involves supporting the class teacher, supervising pupils at lunchtimes, and potential extra hours for a before-school breakfast club.

The position is fixed-term for one year to cover a maternity leave, term-time only, with a salary aligned to Grade B/C and pro rata calculations based on hours.

Qualifications

• Part-time Learning Support Assistant role in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with learning needs is advantageous.
• Role includes lunchtime supervision and possible breakfast club support.

Responsibilities

• Support a teacher in a mixed Year 5&6 class.
• Supervise lunchtime play and supervise pupils during lunch break (potential for extra 30 minutes).
• Assist with breakfast club before school (8am) if hours permit.

Skills

Learning Support

Teamwork

Job description

# P/T Learning Support Assistant## Job Introduction**P/T Learning Support Assistant (LSA)****Contract:**Fixed Term for one year to cover maternity leave**Days/Hours:**Term-time Part-time Thursday & Friday 9am to 3:30pm - 11 hours over the 2 days (12 if agreeable to 1⁄2hr lunch) with the potential for more**Salary:**Grade B or C dependent on experience**Interview Date:** Tuesday 15th September 2026**Start Date:**A.S.A.P. after 31st August 2026If you relish the thought of working with enthusiastic children as part of a close team of people who enjoy their work then we would love to hear from you. Our friendly, family school is seeking to appoint a learning support assistant to work closely with an established teacher in a mixed Year 5&6 class. This position also includes supervision of children at lunchtimes whilst they enjoy playing outside and if candidates are comfortable with a half-hour lunch, an additional 30mins per day would be possible (ie 6 hours per day). Additional hours may also be possible with supporting breakfast club before school from 8am. This position would suit an energetic, enthusiastic candidate and would be ideal for an experienced LSA looking for new experiences, who perhaps is looking for better job satisfaction. We are a small, rural Church of England school set in idyllic Hampshire countryside. Our parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the work we do and we are proud of our excellent behaviour, high standards and excellent local reputation. You could be the right candidate to join our happy, highly motivated team. In our successful OFSTED in June 2026, they praised the team work and emphasis on staff wellbeing, does this sound like somewhere you might be happy working? Application packs are available from the school. Please telephone [phone] or email [e-mail]. *(We do not accept CVs)* Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more information, please visit our school website www.upham.hants.sch.uk.**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.### Attached documents* Support Staff Application Form+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### P/T Learning Support Assistant* **Salary** Actual Salary: Grade B/C £6,467 to £7,466 p.a.pro rata (dependent on hours). FTE Salary: £24,796 to £26,244 p.a. (Pay Award Pending)* **Salary Frequency** Monthly* **Working Hours** Minimum 11 hours (2 days)* **Job Reference** EPSEDJOBS/912/12792* **Contract type** Temporary - Part Time* **Closing Date** 9 September, 2026* **Job category** Support* **Phase of education** Primary* **Establishment and Location** Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, Upham Street, Southampton, United Kingdom* **Local Authority** Hampshire* **Number of Positions** 1* **Job Type** Term Time Only* **Date posted** 6 August, 2026