At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in a caring and engaging environment.
- Company: Dove House Academy, a highly regarded school for students with learning difficulties.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, wellbeing support, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a culture of respect and collaboration, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Empathy, resilience, and experience with special needs are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27776 - 30354 £ per year.
Dove House is seeking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated learning support assistants to join our fantastic support team on a permanent basis.
Dove House is a popular, successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke, for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding’ school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.
In this key position, you will provide learning and care support, including personal intimate care, for pupils with special educational needs. You must be able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, tact and resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances, as well as being able to use your initiative and manage your own time well. Experience of working with primary or secondary pupils with complex special needs would be advantageous. Training will be given to the successful candidate.
Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:
- Effective Communication
- High Challenge & High Support to Empower
- Respect for All
- Solution-Focused Approaches
We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.
Salary & Benefits
Band 4, 32.5 hours a week, term time only, permanent. Actual Salary £19,833 - £20,833 + SEN Allowance.
By joining Dove House Academy, we offer you:
- Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
- A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and well-being
- A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
- Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
- Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks
- SEN Allowance with an increase after 3 and 5 years of service
- Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
- Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our onsite Fitness Suite
- CPD opportunities to support Career development
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Benefits Platform
The hours for these roles are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm and Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm. You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 45.1 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.
Location: Dove House Academy, Sutton Road, Oakridge, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU.
Equal opportunities: Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted. Solent Academies 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Learning Support Assistant in Basingstoke employer: Dove House School
Solent Academies Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and relational practices. Located in Portsmouth, the Trust offers competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to equity and social inclusion, making it a rewarding place to grow your career while positively impacting the lives of children and young people.
