Learning Support Assistant
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LSThis job expired on 15 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
3 November 2025
Latest start date
28 November 2025
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 1 full time role, 1 part time 2/3 days per week, to include lunch cover. Term time only
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 learning support assistants who are caring and enthusiastic from November 2025. Full time and part time positions are available.
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
Please Note: These will initially be Fixed Term Contracts from November 2025 to August 2025, with the possibility of an extension past this time.
The full time position available is across the two schools in our Federation, St Bernadette's and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Schools, both in Farnborough.
The closing date for this vacancy is 15th October 2025, with interviews being held on 22nd October 2025.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, 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
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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