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Learning Support Assistant

Sherfield School

Hampshire

  • £20,000 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
8 October 2025

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to enhance the educational experience of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs or learning difficulties.  LSA’s work closely with teachers to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.  LSA’s may provide individual support, group support or deliver intervention sessions.

Full time and part time hours available Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the School. Some flexibility on days depending upon hours.

30 minute unpaid lunch break.

This is a Permanent term-time only role.

Skills and experience required
  • Experience of working with SEND pupils or as a teaching assistant;
  • Good oral, written and ICT communication skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan, adapt and meet deadlines;
  • Excellent inter-personal skills including a willingness to accept positive criticism; the ability to listen to and empathise with others; sensitivity and discretion;
  • High levels of commitment, motivation, energy and enthusiasm;
  • The ability to think creatively and to solve problems;
  • An awareness of when to seek advice and support.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th October 2025. Interviews will commence w/c Monday 13th October 2025.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date.

In order to apply, please complete the Sherfield School Application Form (which you can download from our website) along with a brief covering letter, of no more than 500 words, which sets out your interest in the role and experience relevant to the required criteria.

Please send your application form and cover letter via e-mail to Anna Gray, Head of HR at hr@sherfieldschool.co.uk


You are welcome to include your CV.



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About Sherfield School

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  • Sherfield School
  • Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook
  • Hampshire
  • RG27 0HU
  • United Kingdom
+44 1256 884800

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Set in 76 acres of exquisite park and woodland in North Hampshire, Sherfield School is an all-round school which currently has circa 600 pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Pupils at Sherfield thrive and flourish as they experience the excitement and enjoyment of learning in a co-educational day and boarding school with a strong academic record, good facilities, and a strong community

Our distinguished buildings, extensive facilities and acres of park land are conducive to providing a varied programme that includes sports, languages, performing arts, fine arts and a kaleidoscope of extracurricular activities.

Sherfield is proud to have joined Education in Motion (EiM) in September 2023. EiM is a global education company that aspires to be a leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future. With a diverse family of premier education brands around the world, the group is known for its holistic programmes that balance wellbeing, character development and academic success

Sherfield provides:

  • A broad, balanced, differentiated and creative curriculum
  • Equal opportunities for all and high quality teaching and learning
  • A stimulating, challenging and positive ethos where everyone is valued and achievements are celebrated
  • Opportunities for parents to support their children’s education and the life of the school

We aim to enable each pupil to:

  • Develop morally, socially, culturally and spiritually, embracing the core values
  • Value learning and to be reliable, honest, resourceful, flexible and responsible
  • Develop a positive self-image with the ability to express themselves confidently
  • Become aware of the needs of others, developing a caring, supportive and responsible attitude
  • Be able to work individually and in groups, encouraging and helping others
  • Work hard; reflect upon progress; set challenging targets; achieve the highest standards possible
  • Use new technologies appropriately to enhance their learning
  • Take part in a wide range of activities contributing fully to the life of the school

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