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Learning Support Assistant (one-year fixed term contract)

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic applicants to join a highly successful and respected Learning Support team. This is a crucial teaching and learning role within our school community, and the ideal candidates should demonstrate patience, professionalism and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn.

There are good opportunities for career progression if desired, and it is an excellent role for those considering a future career in the teaching profession.

If you are imaginative and energetic and want to make a difference to the life-chances of all the students in your care, then this could be the post for you.

Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.

“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring
and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their
potential.” (Ofsted March 2024)

We offer a dynamic place in which to work, where the potential of all members of our school community is valued.
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and
supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are
proud to work at the school” (Ofsted March 2024)

We are absolutely committed to safeguarding our children and our recruitment procedures
are rigorous in this respect.

The role may include:
• working in classrooms and facilitating learning of a number of learners
• working one to one with identified students on learning tasks
• assisting on trips, internal school-events and social-time duties
We are looking for versatile people interested in education and supporting the development
of young people. Successful candidates would ideally have some experience of working in
an educational environment- however, all applications will be carefully considered.

Working Hours: 0835 – 1505 daily, term time only.

The role is a fixed term contract from July 2026 to July 2027 with the opportunity for review and the potential to become a permanent role.

 

Email completed application forms to: recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk 

  • A highly supportive, professional environment focused on developing a love of learning.
  • Opportunities for leadership development and progression.
  • A committed team of enthusiastic teachers, leaders, and support staff.
  • Strong support for well-being, including trained Mental Health First Aiders, a Staff Well-being Action Group (SWAGs), and Mental Health Leads.
  • Confidential support through life events such as pregnancy, maternity, menopause, and diversity and inclusion needs.
  • A successful ECT induction programme in partnership with HISP Teaching Hub.

“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” — (Ofsted March 2024)

We strongly encourage informal visits and conversations with our Senior Leadership Team. If you would like to arrange this, please email: recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.

Grade C, Actual Salary: £17467.56 PA

John Hanson Community School
Floral Way
Andover
South East
SP10 3PB

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Closing date for applications: 

15/07/2026 9:00 am

Interviews will be held on: 

 Start Date: 

September 2026 – July 2027

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.

John Hanson Community School 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 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.

John Hanson Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.

Job reference:

EPSEDJOBS/1582/2125