Learning Support Assistant

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Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/1023/14073

Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £18,506 - £19,823 (Actual Salary, based on 30 hour week) Working Hours: 8.50am - 3.20pm Mon - Fri, Term time only. Establishment Name and Location: Shepherds Down Special School, Shepherds Lane, Winchester Closing Date: 05/12/2026 Job Category: Support Local Authority: Hampshire Phase of Education: Special

Job Introduction

Shepherds Down School is a truly unique place to work. We are very proud of what our school provides for our children, but equally for the staff that work here. We are looking for people to join our team that share our passion for enabling every child, irrespective of their need, to develop to their full potential. 

The school provides education for 4-11 year old’s with a range of learning, communication and physical needs in a caring and nurturing environment. We have high-end facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, extensive outdoor areas and excellent IT provision. A range of therapy support is available in school for the children including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Art Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.

We can guarantee that no two days will be the same and our differentiated. rich and bespoke curricula means there is always a variety of experiences to be had by children and the staff.

Based on a 30 hour week, term time only contract  you can expect an actual salary of between £18,506 & £19,283 depending on experience. Working hours will be 8.50am - 3.20pm Monday to Friday, term time only. 

As an employee you will also be entitled to join the Local Government pension Scheme, Have access to Health Assured, which is a holistic employee well-being service offering access to  a multitude of support services and access to other schemes that offer benefits ranging from the cycle to work scheme and financial advice.

For more information please contact Trudy Hill at [email removed], or call on [phone removed].

Applications should be submitted on  the attached form and emailed back to Trudy at the above email address. 

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.

Attached documents:

• Support Staff Application Form.docx