Learning Support Assistant

Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026 (subject to safer recruitment checks)

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 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: £13,280.00 - £13,813.00 Annually (Actual) Salary: Grade B, actual pay £13,280 - £13,813 (FTE £25,615 - £25,958)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

About the role:

As an LSA (Learning Support Assistant), you will support students in class, lead small groups and work with individuals who may have learning, physical, sensory, behaviour or communication difficulties.

We are seeking professional individuals who:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of how children learn.
• Bring a proven track record of supporting children with a range of academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Show a positive and caring approach, with high aspirations for the achievements of all students.
• Are creative, committed and inspirational.
• Build positive relationships with both children and adults

Please state in your application if you are requesting 22.33 hours (4 days, not Wednesdays) or 22.92 (4 days, including Wednesdays) together with any specific days in your request.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

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.

About Thornden School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thornden School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornden-school-eastleigh

Thornden is a school where staff, students and parents feel valued. We have a warm community spirit that enables individuals to develop their own talents and abilities, whilst taking the opportunity to try something new and different, without the fear of failure. We have superb teachers and support staff, who take pride in their work and their achievements. They have passion for their subject and an enthusiasm in ensuring that all children in their care reach their full potential.

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