Learning Support Assistant 1:1 and Lunchtime Assistant
Job Reference: EPSEDJOBS/1264/11828
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Temporary - Part Time
Working Hours: LSA - In class 28.33 hours, Lunchtime 2.5 hours per week (Term time, including Insets + one week)
Establishment: Pinewood Infant School, Pinewood Park, Farnborough
Closing Date: 17/06/2026
Job Category: Support
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Primary
This role is a temporary part time Learning Support Assistant who will provide 1:1 support and lunchtime assisting in a primary resourced provision. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to facilitate inclusion and deliver targeted interventions, while supporting other children as well.
Responsibilities
- Have some experience of working with children (special needs experience desirable but not essential).
- Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grades A-C in Maths & English).
- Implement learning activities to enable children to access the planned curriculum.
- Help children develop social skills and appropriate interactions with peers.
- Show willingness to learn new skills.
- Support the development of children's social and self help skills.
- Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies under teacher guidance.
- Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
- Undertake 30 minutes of supervision of children at lunchtimes as directed.
- Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
- Meet regularly with the inclusion manager, RP manager and RP teachers and contribute to children's Learning Plans.
Qualifications & Desired Attributes
- Passion, enthusiasm, patience and a positive outlook.
- Motivation to support and help the learning of children with special needs.
- Professional discretion and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to think on feet and be highly effective at using initiative.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
