Part Time, 30 hours per week

Term Time Only (39 weeks per year) Permanent contract

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding role? Able to build relationships with the pupils that need it most. Want to make a positive impact on a daily basis. Then we would like to hear from you.

The Romsey School is seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND/ASD teams. We value our staff and would welcome applications from applicants new to working within schools, but also those wishing to go into teaching, pastoral or careers within the mental health sector. 

The Romsey School is a high attaining comprehensive school, committed to high quality inclusive education. At the heart of The Romsey School is our mission for a lived experience of ‘Compassionate Excellence’, meaning that we care, aspire, and include in all that we do. This set of values extends to everyone within our community and this includes staff as well as our students.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Be providing additional support to pupils within the classroom environment as well as support for those pupils who are out of the classroom for a variety of reasons; 
• Be passionate about inspiring our pupils do to their very best and achieve their full potential; 
• Previous experience in an LSA role is desirable but not essential as training will be given for the right candidate; 
• Have the ability to work as a team and learn new skills, working collaboratively with all members of the Romsey School community; 
• Be enthusiastic about their own professional development and growth. 

Learn Together at The Romsey School

Regular professional learning opportunities and are fully committed to your Growth and CPD development, offering access to The National College and working with our Research Lead Team.

In return, The Romsey School will provide you:

• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.  
• Opportunities to be included within the school community by joining one of several groups of staff within the school that lead on significant initiatives such as:
• Staff Wellbeing
• Student leadership
• Extracurricular sports clubs
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• A variety of trips and educational visits, which includes international trips to places such as Kenya, Iceland, Spain, Paris and the Ski Trip in Austria.
• Generous pension contributions
• 39 weeks per year contracts
• Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchen.
• Access to and an Employee Discount to our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights
• On-site, free staff car parking.

If you would like an informal chat about the role email – jobs@gatewaytrust.org to arrange or phone 01794 512334.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.