Learning Support Assistant

Thornden School are seeking an outstanding individual to join our friendly and experienced team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to cover maternity leave, helping inspire confidence in our students and support their learning. As students are supported in all areas of the curriculum, in both academic and practical subjects, LSAs must be prepared to work across a variety of departments and subjects.

Salary: Grade B (FTE £24,796 - £25,127) (Actual £16, £16,626.96)

Hours: 28.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (08:50-14:55 (Wednesdays 08:15-14:55) Term time only (please note that we will also consider applications for other part-time working hours)

Contract: Part Time, Term Time, Fixed Term Contract (end date 24/07/2025)

Responsible to: SENCO

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Thornden is an oversubscribed school serving Chandler's Ford and the surrounding area with just over 1470 students on roll. We have an ambitious ethos based on high expectations for all. Our students are proud of their academic and wider achievements, having a belief in their own success and ability to succeed which continues beyond our school with a high percentage of Thornden students excelling at local colleges and, at further and higher education.

About the role

As an LSA, you will support students in class, lead small groups and work with individuals who may have learning, physical, sensory, behaviour or communication difficulties.

We are seeking professional individuals who:

· Have a good understanding of how children learn

· Have a proven track record of supporting children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs

· Have a positive, caring manner, with high aspirations for the achievements of all pupils

· Are creative, committed and inspirational

· Build positive relationships with children and adults

In return, we can offer you:

· A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour

· Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes

· Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Access to a fantastic Employee Assistance Programme

About HISP Multi-Academy Trust:

Thornden School is part of HISP Multi-Academy Trust, a forward-thinking and evidence-driven organisation. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  We currently have multiple schools within our Trust covering the age ranges from nursery to 16 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location.

Whilst we are currently a small Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward-facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area.  We are part of the Education Endowment Foundation Network with our HISP Research School.  Evidence-informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement.  We have an outstanding provision for training new teachers through our Hampshire SCITT Partnership, which also supports career progression for staff within our Trust and links to higher education. We have recently been designated, by the DfE, with two Teaching School Hubs covering Portsmouth, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the South Eastern and South Western parts of Hampshire.  The core purpose behind the Teaching School Hubs is to become centres of excellence for teaching and leadership training and development.

Application Process:

For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our support staff application form. Our website address is Completed application forms can be emailed to

Please note:

· CVs will not be accepted

· Applications from agencies will not be considered

For informal enquiries, please email us at

Safeguarding and Equality:

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is 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. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

Join Thornden School and make a difference in a thriving and supportive environment

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £16,407.96-£16,626.96 per year

Expected hours: 28.5 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person