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Learning Support Assistant

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LS

21 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  2 March 2026

• Latest start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24027

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you interested in working term time only?

We are a vibrant and inclusive one form entry school and are proud to be part of a rich, multi-cultural community. We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant who is caring and enthusiastic from March / April 2026.

The successful candidates will work in close partnership with our SENCo, the class teachers, parents and other agencies to support the children across the school to achieve in lessons and have a happy time at school.

Although experience and qualifications are desirable, we may be able to adapt the role to suit candidates who are willing to train and learn as they go.

The successful applicant will:

• be supportive of our ethos
• have patience, and a kind approach;
• have a passion for children’s social progress and well being in addition to their academic success;
• be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative;
• be committed to working as part of a team that has a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be flexible in the way they approach learning;
• be positive, calm and caring and able to sensitively support children;
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding;

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
• welcoming staff who are dedicated to securing good outcomes for our pupils
• support and development to help you fulfil your role

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.

Please Note: This will initially be a Fixed Term Contract to August 2026, with the possibility of an extension past this time.

Please e-mail the school office at adminoffice@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk or call in at the school office for more information.

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Role Profile.doc - 1.72 MB (opens in new tab)

LSA Person Specification.doc - 1.72 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: vryan3@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252548123
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernadette-s-catholic-primary-school-farnborough

St Bernadette's is a one form entry primary school in Farnborough. The school is part of a thriving and supportive community.

Arranging a visit to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vryan3@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk.

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