Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Duties

Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 15.25
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14,047 - £15,135 actual salary per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team. This role involves supporting pupils’ learning, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), alongside supervising and engaging pupils during lunchtimes.

About the Role

You will:

• Support pupils individually and in small groups within the classroom and intervention settings.
• Enable pupils to access learning, develop independence, and maintain positive behaviour.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support and interventions.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement.
• Support pupils’ personal, medical, and care needs where required.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.

Lunchtime Duties:

• Supervise pupils, ensuring safety and positive behaviour.
• Lead and support play activities, promoting inclusion and social interaction.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above).
• Experience of working with children in an educational or similar setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support learning and manage behaviour effectively.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering interventions (e.g. literacy or numeracy).
• Training or experience in supporting additional needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH, speech and language).
• First Aid training.
• Experience supporting personal or medical care needs.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives
• A strong commitment to professional development
• LGPS pension with significant employer contribution
• 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre membership
• Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Optional free lunchtime meal (in exchange for brief lunchtime supervision)
• Subsidised childcare on INSET days
• Subsidised hot breakfast every Friday

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

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ludlow Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 578 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ludlow Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
• 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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