Learning Support Assistant
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery · Southsea · Portsmouth
Job description
Learning Support Assistant
28.75 hours per week
Monday to Friday - 8.45am - 3.15pm
Term Time Only plus inset days (39 weeks per year)
Salary Grade C1: £17,336.02 Actual (£26,017 per annum FTE)
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work 5 days a week, term time only, to start as soon as they are available.
You will be part of a friendly, hard-working team with well-established routines. Your role will consist of supporting the class teacher to deliver high quality learning opportunities for our children. A full job description is available.
Although previous experience would be helpful, a willingness to learn, being reliable and wanting to do the best for our children are the qualities we are most interested in.
If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please call the school office on 02392 341133.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. You will also be asked to complete a declaration of criminal convictions prior to interview under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 477
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,086
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.9:1
- Academy trust
- GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1HG
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- Salary
- £26,017.00 Annually (FTE) £17,336.02 Actual
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 20 July 2026
- Closing date
- 1 September 2026
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