8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    28 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 33.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only, 8:15AM - 3:30PM

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term with view to becoming permanent

Pay scale

Grade C, scale is dependent upon experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Closing date:18th September 2026

Interviews: Upon shortlisting

Job Start Date:28th September 2026 (subject to the vetting process)

Contract/Hours: Fixed term with view to becoming permanent

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade C, scale is dependent upon experience

Hours of Work:33.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only, 8:15AM - 3:30PM

Location of Role: Hook Junior School

We are looking to appoint an experienced, confident, flexible and highly-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated school team. The successful applicant will be required to join our strong, supportive team of support staff to support teaching and learning of all children of all abilities in KS2. The role will involve you teaching whole classes on occasions and supporting pupils’ learning in a range of subjects also working with individual pupils and small groups. Your support will extend into lunchtimes covering lunchtime duties.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Recent successful experience as an LSA in Key Stage 2 or working with children
  • A passion for working with children and for teaching and learning
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above
  • Experience in or confidence to cover classes when necessary with any KS2 year group
  • A clear understanding of assessment for learning in order to feedback and respond effectively to pupil learning
  • Excellent positive behaviour management skills
  • A positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the role and the needs of the school
  • The skills to work independently and with initiative
  • The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with all children and stakeholders
  • The ability to plan, evaluate pupils' progress and adapt lesson plans when necessary
  • Acute self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work well as part of a team
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality

In return we offer you:

  • A welcoming school environment to work in with excellent facilities and resources
  • Children who want to achieve, are happy, polite and give their best
  • A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in each and every child
  • Opportunities for professional development

Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a range of experienced and recently qualified teachers, as well as a friendly and capable support staff team. We have been rated ‘Outstanding’ following the second consecutive inspection which reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.

Application Procedure

Please visit our school website to find out about our school.

To discuss the post in more detail, please call and speak with Jo Carne on 01256 762 468 or email adminoffice@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk.

Register an account with the Education Jobs website and apply online.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date.

Safer Recruitment

We 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. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer you:

  • A welcoming school environment to work in with excellent facilities and resources
  • Children who want to achieve, are happy, polite and give their best
  • A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in each and every child
  • Opportunities for professional development

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

Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council 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. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Hook Junior School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
467 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01256 762 468

Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a range of experienced and recently qualified teachers, as well as a friendly and capable support staff team. We were delighted to have received the elusive, second outstanding grade from Ofsted at the end of last term which reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.

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