Primary Support Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Temporary - Part Time
Contract Details: Term Time only Monday to Friday
Salary: HCC LSA Grade B (FTE £24,796) actual £9,315; Lunchtime Grade A (FTE £23,473) actual £3,543
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 13:00, term-time only (39 working weeks. 44.80 paid weeks). LSA 16.25 hours & Lunchtime 6.25 hours a week.
Establishment Name and Location: Castle Hill Primary School
Closing Date: 21/6/2026
Interview Date: 25/06/2026
Job Category: Support
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Primary
Job Type: Term Time Only
Job Introduction
We seek an enthusiastic, experienced individual to work as an LSA. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding team in a supportive, challenging, and friendly environment.
The successful candidate will support children in the classroom and run interventions with individuals/groups of children as directed by the class teacher. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to develop good relationships with children, and work as part of a team. You must provide accurate records and daily feedback to the teachers.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development, and we welcome interest from applicants who wish to develop their career in a school as an LSA.
Candidates must have:
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, empathy with pupils and sympathy to their needs
• A calm and positive approach, initiative, and independent skills
• Be cheerful, flexible, and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be first aid qualified or prepared to become first aid trained.
• An understanding of the national curriculum to enable children to make progress
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
• An understanding of barriers to learning and how to support children to be successful
• Have high expectations of all children and themselves, including in terms of managing the behaviour of more complex children
• The ability to work under pressure
• Relevant experience in a teaching/learning/child support working environment is desirable
• Applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or equivalent in both English and Mathematics
• Applicants should be trained to at least NVQ2 standard.
We can offer you:
• an excellent learning environment
• highly motivated and well-behaved children
• talented, supportive, and friendly staff
• opportunities for Continuing Professional Development to progress in our growing school
• stunning school grounds for science, sport, and outside learning opportunities.
We are looking for the role to start on 1st September 2026. If you feel that Castle Hill Primary School is the place for you, we would love to meet you.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are positively encouraged during term time. To arrange a visit, please phone reception on 01256 473777 or email: admin@castlehillprimary.net.
Application packs are also available for download from our website www.castlehillprimary.net
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many applications. This ensures that we can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and interview arrangements will be confirmed with candidates individually.
Applications should be submitted on the Hampshire County Council application form; individual CVs will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school are available on the school website.
If you are interested in applying for the role and have any further questions, then please contact the school office during term time at 01256 473 777 or email admin@chjs.net
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.
