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Learning Support Assistant

28.75 hours per week, 8:15am - 3:00pm Term time only

Salary: Grade C/D dependent on experience Full Time Equivalent: £24,405 - £29,616 (£32,149 - £35,241 FTE)
Salary Frequency: Monthly
Contract type: Temporary - Full time or Part Time
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Establishment and Location: Lymington Infant School
Interview date: Friday 11th July 2025

Job/Person Summary

Lymington Church of England Infant School is a wonderful, vibrant and happy school with a strong sense of community. We are lucky enough to be situated on the outskirts of the beautiful New Forest and by the sea. We are looking for an experienced, positive and passionate adult who genuinely loves working with children. Hours of work will be 8:15am to 3:00pm during term time. This is a fixed term contract initially for one year. There is potential to extend hours by delivering some of our before and after school club care if interested. Candidates should have recent and relevant experience of working with Early Years/KS1 children. We would especially welcome applications from HLTA’s or recent graduates, or applicants considering entering the teaching profession.

We are looking for a person who has:

GCSE English and Maths ( Grade 4 + or equivalent)
A relevant childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Current experience of working in Early Years or KS1
A passion for working with children and helping them develop
Ability to support the class teacher in the delivery of learning activities for individuals and large groups of children
The ability to evaluate pupils’ progress and adapt planning where necessary
Have relevant experience of working with pupils with additional needs and delivering interventions
Excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and is a team player
The ability to be flexible, resourceful and proactive
Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
An understanding of our Christian ethos underpinned by our core values of love, courage and respect in order to improve outcomes for all children

We can offer you:

A school that is friendly, supportive and greatly values the work of its whole team
Opportunities for training and learning new skills
Wonderful, happy motivated children who love to come to school
Supportive parents and governors
A beautiful, modern building with excellent resources
A school firmly rooted in our local community

For details please see the role profile Learning Support Assistant Role Profile

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!

Telephone 01590 673355 admin@lymington-inf.hants.sch.uk

Please apply via the Hampshire Education application form which can be downloaded below. This should be completed and returned to the school office

Application Form Hampshire Equalities Monitoring Form

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 12 noon

Interview Date: Friday 11th July