Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £26,473.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary £11,057 - £11,805

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant - Join Our Inclusive School Community

Are you passionate about helping children feel valued, included and able to achieve their very best? If you are caring, patient and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

At King’s Academy Northern Parade, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every child has the right to an education and that every pupil should feel safe, valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and help ensure that all of our children can access learning, develop confidence and thrive.

About the Role

As an LSA, you will play a key role in helping all children access learning and thrive. Working alongside our dedicated teachers and wider school team, you will:

• Support pupils within the classroom alongside the class teacher.

• Provide 1:1 support to children with additional needs.

• Work with small groups to boost learning, confidence and independence.

• Help build positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging.

• Support children to overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.

• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

You’ll be an important part of our school community, helping children to develop not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

About You

We are proud to be a relational practice school. We understand that strong, respectful relationships are the foundation of learning and development. We are therefore looking for someone who:

• Is patient, caring and adaptable.

• Has high expectations for all learners.

• Is committed to inclusion and equity.

• Uses relational practice to support children.

• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Can build trusting, positive relationships with children and adults.

• Is committed to putting pupils first and helping every child feel that they belong.

Experience in a similar role or supporting children with SEND is an advantage, but not essential. We value the right mindset, attitude and passion for helping children succeed above all else.

Our Values

As part of our team, you will demonstrate the Trust values of Honesty, Faith and Courage.

You will model professionalism, compassion and integrity in everything you do, while having the courage to advocate for our pupils and ensure their needs remain at the heart of our work.

Why Join Us?

At King’s Academy Northern Parade, you will be joining a school where every child matters and every adult has a role to play in helping them flourish.

If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusion, understands the importance of positive relationships and wants to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join our team and help us ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, belong and thrive.

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

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 King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-northern-parade-infant

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