Learning Support Assistant

The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary dependent upon the number of days and hours worked

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Permanent

Term Time Only (44.07 weeks per year - salary is paid all year round across 12 months in equal instalments)

School hours, Monday to Friday. (working days/hours open to discussion within the needs of the role. Please state the number of hours and days that you can work in your supporting statement which is part of the application form).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring individual to join our dedicated SEN team as a Learning Support Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students and to support them in achieving their full potential.

The Role:

At The Burgate School and Sixth Form, we are committed to inclusion and to ensuring that every student feels supported, valued and able to succeed. You will work alongside a highly professional and collaborative team who are passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEN.

The role involves providing support to students within the classroom, working both on a 1:1 basis and with small groups to deliver targeted interventions. You will play an important role in helping students to access learning, build confidence, develop independence and achieve success.

This is a varied and rewarding role, and we will provide you with the training and support needed to succeed.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring and understanding, with the warmth and resilience needed to support young people effectively.

You will also

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be able to motivate, engage and inspire students
• Take a proactive approach to meeting individual student’s needs
• Be relationship-focused, with the ability to build trust and show empathy
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Have strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school
• Friendly, enthusiastic and highly committed colleagues
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Electric vehicle charging points
• A cycle to work scheme
• A school set within fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest

Why Work for The Burgate School?

At The Burgate School and Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on being a caring and inclusive community where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. We value professional development, wellbeing and collaboration, and are committed to ensuring that all colleagues feel supported and valued in their roles. With a strong sense of community, high expectations and a focus on continuous improvement, Burgate is a rewarding and inspiring place to work.

If you are a positive team player with a flexible approach and a genuine commitment to supporting young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than the published deadline this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps in employments. This role involves directly working with children and any offer of a role will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We will also conduct an individual online search on any successful candidates, as part of our due diligence in line with the DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which might potentially impact your ability to carry out the role and are publicly available online. Any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

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 Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

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 The Burgate School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1098 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-burgate-school-and-sixth-form

The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.

We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.

Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.

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