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Learning Support Assistant

Tower Hill Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0BW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 9-3pm Everyday
• Contract type: Fixed term - one year
• Pay scale: Grade B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive team and work with pupils in Year 6 with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils who require additional help with their learning in core subjects (reading, writing, and maths). You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to help pupils accelerate their progress, build confidence, and develop strategies for independent learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN, particularly in English and Maths.
• Adapt and scaffold learning to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils to develop focus, resilience, and confidence in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and parents to ensure consistent support and progress.
• Encourage positive attitudes to learning and help pupils prepare for transition to secondary school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged pupils, ideally with SEN.
• Understands how to support children to overcome barriers to learning.
• Is patient, proactive, and passionate about helping all children achieve their potential.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s learning and future success.

If you are committed to supporting children to thrive and achieve, we would love to hear from 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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tower Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tower Hill Primary School website
• Email address: l.ovenden@towerhill.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tower-hill-primary-school

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