Primary - Learning Support Assistant

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• Position: Learning Support Assistant
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• Contract: Permanent
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• Hours: Part Time, Term Time Only (8:30am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday)
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• Salary: Hampshire Grade C, Scale Points 1 to 5
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• Start Date: September 2026
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Join a Welcoming Hampshire Infant School

A well-established and highly regarded Infant School in Hampshire is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive school environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

About the School

The school is a welcoming and inclusive infant setting where children are at the heart of everything it does.

Recent Ofsted feedback highlighted a number of strengths, including:

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• "Pupils love coming to this happy and inclusive school."
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• Staff are recognised for the care and support they provide to pupils every day.
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• Pupils behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
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• Leaders and staff have established a culture that is highly conducive to learning.
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• Phonics teaching is embedded and pupils learn to read well.
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• Children with additional needs are supported effectively and make positive progress.
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• Safeguarding standards were found to be fully met, with a strong safeguarding culture evident throughout the school.
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Please note: Mainstream infant schools are inspected by Ofsted rather than the CQC.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

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• Support pupils within the classroom, individually and in small groups.
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• Provide learning support to help children access the curriculum.
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• Encourage children's confidence, independence and social development.
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• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.
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• Assist with the emotional, behavioural and educational needs of pupils.
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• Promote a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
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The Ideal Candidate Will:

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• Be passionate about supporting young children.
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• Have experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting.
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• Be patient, caring and supportive.
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• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
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• Demonstrate flexibility, commitment and a positive attitude.
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What the School Offers

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• A permanent role within a well-established Hampshire infant school.
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• A friendly and supportive staff team.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.
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• A positive and inclusive working environment.
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• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational development and wellbeing.
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Start Date

September 2026

If you are a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about supporting young learners, we would love to hear from you.