Job Location
Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road, Southampton, SO19 2DW
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
30 Hours per week
Salary
£28,792 - £31,022 per annum, pro rata (£20,067 - £21,621 actual salary per annum based 44.7 paid weeks)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) including lunchtime duties
Part-time, Term Time Only
Grade 6 (SCP 12-17)
Permanent
30 hours per week, working 8.30am to 3.25pm, Monday to Friday
£28,792 - £31,022 per annum, pro rata (£20,067 - £21,621 actual salary per annum based 44.7 paid weeks)
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team. This role involves supporting pupils' learning, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), alongside supervising and engaging pupils during lunchtimes.
About the Role
You will:
- Support pupils individually and in small groups within the classroom and intervention settings.
- Enable pupils to access learning, develop independence, and maintain positive behaviour.
- Work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support and interventions.
- Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement.
- Support pupils' personal, medical, and care needs where required.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
Lunchtime Duties:
- Supervise pupils, ensuring safety and positive behaviour.
- Lead and support play activities, promoting inclusion and social interaction.
What We Are Looking For:
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above).
- Experience of working with children in an educational or similar setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- Good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to support learning and manage behaviour effectively.
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
Desirable
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering interventions (e.g. literacy or numeracy).
- Training or experience in supporting additional needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH, speech and language).
- First Aid training.
- Experience supporting personal or medical care needs.
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives
- A strong commitment to professional development
- LGPS pension with significant employer contribution
- 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre membership
- Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments
- Annual flu vaccination voucher
- Optional free lunchtime meal (in exchange for brief lunchtime supervision)
- Subsidised childcare on INSET days
- Subsidised hot breakfast every Friday
Visits to our school are welcomed - if you would like to book a tour of the school please contact [email protected]
We encourage early applications, as we are keen to hold interviews before the end of term. This vacancy will remain open until we have received a sufficient number of applications and may close without notice.
