LSA
16 Hours per week Thursday and Fridays
08:15 – 16.15
£13.53 per hour
Permanent Role to start September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, passionate, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team working in Lower Prep.
As part of your role, you will work as part of the Learning Support Team under the direction of the Head of Learning Support and Head of Lower Prep. You will provide in class, small group and 1:1 support for pupils with learning based needs in a setting with small class sizes and high expectations of children’s progress and attainment.
The successful candidate will prepare materials as necessary under the direction of the class teacher and follow recommendations from the Head of Learning Support whilst maintaining pupil target sheets. You will have previous experience of working with children with a range of needs with a calm, positive and kind approach to working with children.
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and one of the feeder school to King Edward VI, Southampton. The school occupies its own spacious 22-acre site on the outskirts of Romsey and enjoys the many benefits of being part of a 2-18 organisation whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural school with a strong family feel.
King Edward VI Preparatory offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days with service, and a reduction in school fees.
An application form is available at: https://prep.kes.school/78/employment-opportunities or contact HR at [email protected] or 02380 704561.
Deadline: Friday 17 July 2026
Interviews: Friday 24 July 2026
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
