Learning Support Assistant (including some 1:1 support)
King's Academy College Park (Junior), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 24.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (specific pattern of working hours to be discussed at interview)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year fixed term ending August 2026
Actual salary
- £13,737
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant who:
Supports individuals and small groups to access the curriculum across all subjects, including delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCo.
Provides high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with a range of complex additional needs, including SEND, physical disabilities, and communication challenges.
Adapts teaching resources and approaches to meet individual learning styles and ensure full access to learning.
Contributes to classroom organisation, general teaching support, and the creation of an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Promotes positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development, supporting transitions and sensory needs throughout the day.
Demonstrates confident delivery of core skills in literacy and numeracy and supports the effective use of assistive technologies and learning tools.
Participates in the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress, providing relevant feedback to teaching staff.
Undertakes playground, lunchtime, and general supervision duties, and administers first aid (following appropriate training).
Maintains confidentiality and adheres strictly to safeguarding procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct.
Is actively committed to the school’s values of resilience, teamwork, challenge, creativity, independence, responsibility, and kindness.
Is positive, empathetic, and motivated, with a commitment to removing barriers so all pupils can thrive.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills and works effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Has knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND and/or EAL, and experience working with external professionals and implementing specialist recommendations.
Holds a minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with relevant experience in an educational setting (a qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable).
Shows commitment to continued professional development and is willing to undertake training (including First Aid, safeguarding, and SEND-related CPD).
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
Well behaved children who love to learn
Friendly, supportive colleagues, families and governors
A belief in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school
A focus on care, guidance and support for all staff members
A commitment to providing high-quality professional development
A Multi Academy Trust which celebrates ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage’
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. As part of the check the school will request information regarding the status of being barred from working with children.
We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates. Candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@kingsacademies.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About King's Academy College Park (Junior)
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 454 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Academy College Park (Junior) website
- Email address
- recruitment@kingsacademies.uk
- Phone number
- 02392629949
At King's Academy College Park we value each individual and seek to encourage everyone to reach their full potential. We believe in having high expectations and aspirations of both pupils and staff. We celebrate our successes whilst ensuring that we encourage pupils to reflect and see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
Both pupils and staff live and breathe our 7 dragon values; Resilience, Responsibility, Independence, Challenge, Teamwork, Creativity and Kindness.
We are proud to be a part of King's Group Academies and echo their vision to provide 'Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage'.
Arranging a visit to King's Academy College Park (Junior)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingsacademies.uk.
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