Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term to 31st August 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,201.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term to 31st August 2026 job summary

Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term to 31st August 2026

Hours of Work: LSA 6.5 hours per week Monday and Tuesday 8.45am to 12pm

[Employer hidden] is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our energetic and dedicated team in a warm, friendly and inclusive school community which is committed to the care of our children and staff. You will be principally responsible for supporting learners in the class. Training and support will be provided.

What you can offer us:

An enthusiasm for the aims and ethos of our school.

A genuine desire to be effective and to ensure the very best progress and outcomes for all children.

A passion for life-long learning and the ability to reflect on your own practice.

A dedication to continual self-improvement - we want you to be proactive and make a difference.

A good sense of humour and a mind-set for teamwork.

In return we will offer:

A caring and positive environment inspired by our strong ethos.

A team committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils.

The opportunity to work within a ‘good’ school amongst a hardworking team of friendly staff.

A commitment to ensure that all children thrive within a supportive yet challenging environment.

Enthusiastic and engaged learners.

Opportunities to work in partnership with other schools within The De Curci Trust and beyond.

A supportive, friendly and welcoming school team.

Superb working conditions and environment.

Appropriate training as required.

You will be based predominantly at The Solent Schools. However, as you will be appointed to The De Curci Trust, you may be required to work in any of The De Curci Trust’s academies or in any of the schools/academies that the Trust is supporting as reasonably directed by the CEO. The ability to travel independently between DCT academies/schools is therefore essential.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Tracy Dinsmore at [Employer hidden] by emailing [contact hidden] to arrange an appointment time.

The Solent Schools and the De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS check at Enhanced level and any other background checks, including overseas checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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