Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)

Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Various hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - Part-time (contract until 31.08.2026)
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,899 - £30,060 per annum, pro rota
• Actual salary: £17,500 - £18,856 actual salary per annum (based on working 27 hours per week, 44.7 paid weeks)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role 1 - 27 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working morning and afternoon

Role 2 – 25 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working morning and afternoon

Role 3 – 15 hours per week – Monday to Friday, working mornings only

At Ludlow Junior School, we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school and we work hard to make sure that we are meeting the needs of all of our pupils, inside and outside of the classroom, whatever their background, ability or interests. Therefore, we are looking for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who are enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic. You will work closely with a class teacher within a supportive team to develop learning for all children - in our school, LSAs work with all of the children.

Our current vacancies may require a high level of 1-2-1 teaching and support for specific pupils with their academic progress, communication, and social emotional behaviour difficulties. There will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience working with or caring for children of relevant age in a school setting or other experience supporting the development and progress/attainment of children
• Good English and mathematics skills– level 2 or more (e.g. GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in Maths and English)
• Knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation including child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment supporting a range of needs which could include elements of challenging behaviour and/or complex learning needs
• Effective use of ICT
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Work to deadlines and understand priorities

Please state which role(s) you would like to be considered for on your application form.

What the school offers its staff

We are one of the largest junior schools in Southampton - taking in five classes per year group from Years 3 to 6 for children aged 7 to 11. We currently have 570 pupils on roll.

In return we offer a supportive working environment, with continuous opportunities for coaching and development. You will also have access to contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ludlow Junior School 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. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ludlow Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ludlow Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
• Phone number: 02380447885
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludlow-junior-school-so19-2dw

Ludlow Junior School is single status academy in the heart of the Itchen & Woolston Community in Southampton, Hampshire. The school can take up to 600 pupils with a five form entry.

Arranging a visit to Ludlow Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk.

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