Learning support assistant – Special Educational Needs class in Aldershot

Location: Talavera Junior School, Gun Hill, Aldershot

Job Reference: EPSEDJOBS/2179/11541

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Temporary - Part Time FTE

Working Hours: 8.45-3.20

Closing Date: 17/06/2026

Job Category: Support

Local Authority: Hampshire

Phase of Education: Primary

Job Introduction

Do you want something different? A driven and forward-thinking school, which believes passionately in excellence for all pupils. We strive for marginal gains, with outstanding results and a climate of determination and fun. Bold Futures Federation offers fantastic CPD opportunities and a community which is supportive, diverse and engaging. If you like a challenge, we are the school for you: leadership will support you every step of the way to have true and life-long impact on children in their learning and in their lives.

As part of Bold Futures Federation our schools include Talavera Junior School, Wellington Community Primary School and Marlborough Infants School; this has allowed all schools to share best practice and the capacity to provide exceptional CPD and career opportunities. This role could be placed across the federation for the right candidate.

We are looking for a learning support assistant to start work as soon as possible in our specialist classroom with a small class of children with special educational needs. Working within a team of 5, we strive to ensure the children learn both academic and life skills. We are a unique collection of schools that are fast-paced, exciting and with palpable cultures where we are serving our community. We learn together, we strive together and we champion every single child. Our federation has leading teachers who are brilliant models and we are a Maths Mastery Hub School alongside a Literacy Tree Flagship School. We celebrate our diverse communities which bring vibrancy and energy to our classrooms. Could you be part of our dynamic, fast-paced and fun team? Do you have that something special that builds life long-learners? Do you want to serve a diverse and open community?

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Sets high expectations for themselves and their pupils
• Can teach children the skills they need to become independent learners
• Has excellent knowledge of Key Stage 1 and the expectations for learning or a dedication to continue own learning journey
• Be a calm, positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with all colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies
• Be able to use initiative and thrive through a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems
• Be flexible in the role and tasks undertaken and can work with frequent interruption
• Is a great team player who would really enjoy contributing to the school
• Demonstrates a commitment to pupils' development and pastoral care
• Is able to build strong relationships with children and meet their individual needs

Benefits

• A diverse and supportive school community with excellent relationships with federation schools, providing opportunities for networking and development
• A highly supportive and dedicated team
• Excellently behaved children, who are proud of their school, and take ownership of their learning
• Exceptional CPD opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.