Learning Support Assistant

Grade B

Salary: pro rata £19,245 (FTE £25,615)

32.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm

39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days, part time could be considered based on experience)

A successful, popular, and high-achieving school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is situated in a stunning rural location on the Berkshire-Hampshire borders with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading and surrounding areas.

You will be working with individuals or groups of children, assisting pupils to make good progress. You may also support with specific special educational needs issues in conjunction with the teacher.

You should be able to demonstrate empathy with pupils and be sympathetic to their needs, professionally discrete with good communication skills and a team worker. You should also possess good numeracy and literacy skills.

Employees of The Hurst School benefit from free on-site parking, an on-site nursery and an on-site gym. We are a rural school within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

For a full job description and application form please visit our website: https://www.thehurst.school/1360/support-staff-vacancies

Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected] as soon as possible.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 9 October 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Pay: £19,245.00 per year

Work Location: In person