Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Year 1
Full-Time | After Easter Start | Primary School

Location - Fareham

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming primary school supporting a Year 1 class on a full-time basis, starting after the Easter break.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners at the start of their educational journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to help create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons to Year 1 pupils
• Work with small groups and individual children to support learning and development
• Assist pupils with early literacy, phonics, and numeracy activities
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and well-organised classroom environment
• Provide support for pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Encourage positive behaviour and build pupils’ confidence and independence

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children in a primary school or educational setting (desirable but not essential)
• Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be proactive and willing to support across classroom activities
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for longer-term and permanent roles in schools

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and would like to make a real difference in a Year 1 classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this role starting after the Easter break.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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