Learning Support Assistant

The Romsey School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB

37 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,127.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary - £17,243.79 to £17,473.97

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Part Time - 30 hours per week

Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Permanent contract

Salary B: £24,796 to £25,127 (FTE)

Actual salary (£17,243.79 to £17,473.97)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?
Do you build strong, supportive relationships with ease?
Are you looking for a role where every day brings purpose and impact?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Join Our Team at The Romsey School

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated SEND and ASD teams. Whether you are starting your journey in education or looking to grow your experience in teaching, pastoral care, or mental health, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

Why Work With Us?

At The Romsey School, we are proud to be a high-achieving, inclusive comprehensive school. Our ethos of Compassionate Excellence means we care deeply, aim high, and include everyone – students and staff alike.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential
• Collaborating with teachers and the wider school community
• Receiving full training and ongoing support – experience is welcome but not essential

We are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people
• Brings a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
• Is eager to learn and grow professionally
• Believes in inclusive education and student wellbeing

What We Offer:

• Access to high-quality CPD, including The National College and in-house training
• A warm, supportive staff culture
• Opportunities to join staff-led groups such as:
• Staff Wellbeing
• Student Leadership
• Extracurricular Clubs (DofE, sports, international trips to Kenya, Spain, Austria, and more)
• Excellent staff benefits, including:
• Generous pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu jabs and eye care vouchers
• Discounted lunches from our in-house kitchen
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted childcare at our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights

Interested?

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
For an informal chat about the role, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org.

Be part of a school where every day is an opportunity to inspire, support, and grow – for our students and for you.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Romsey School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Romsey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-romsey-school

"Your gateway to success".
Our vision is to provide a world class education for our young people.

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