At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary pupils with behavioural and learning needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Wildground Infant School, a caring and supportive educational community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for extra-curricular involvement.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in learning support and a passion for working with diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Wildground Infant School, Crete Road, Southampton
Job Reference: EPSEDJOBS/2181/12084
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Temporary - Part Time
Working Hours: Varied hours covering weekdays - Monday to Friday 8.20am-3.20pm
Closing Date: 26/06/2026
Job Category: Support
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Primary
Position Start Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Contract/Hours: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with the potential to be extended
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.20am-3.20pm, 40 weeks per year (Actual Salary £19,409.04 per annum before Tax and NI)
Are you looking for a new exciting challenge? We are looking to appoint a friendly, calm, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team as a Behaviour and Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils who are part of the well-established Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) resource provisions and pupils across the federation.
We can offer:
- A federation where you are highly valued, supported and cared for
- The opportunity to make a real difference not only to the school but the wider community
- Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge by working with a range of complex SEND needs
- Opportunities for days in lieu for running extra-curricular clubs
- A culture where you will be grown and developed
We are looking for someone who is:
- Ideally experienced in learning support
- Interested in working with pupils with SEMH needs and pupils with ASC needs
- Highly inclusive and able to work within the ethos of ‘every day is a fresh start’ and to not bear a grudge
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to use their initiative
- Capable of dealing with challenging situations
- Able to work effectively with staff across the schools
- Able to build a good rapport with children across the Primary phase from Nursery – Year 6
Opportunities will be offered for further professional development as part of the school’s commitment to continuing professional development.
Wildground Infant & Junior School Federation 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 are committed to ensuring that all our recruitment and selection practices meet the requirements of staff who are engaging in regulated activity. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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Wildground Infant School offers a nurturing and supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners. With a strong commitment to professional development, our team is dedicated to fostering your growth while you work with diverse needs in a collaborative setting. Join us in Southampton, where every day presents a fresh opportunity to inspire and support our pupils in their educational journey.
