Vacancies
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Join Our Team at Hollywater School
Hollywater School is a highly regarded Hampshire-maintained special needs school, providing education for children and young people from Reception through to 19 years of age. As the only non-academy special school in our local area, we are proud of the inclusive, nurturing environment we provide—not only for our pupils, but also for the dedicated staff who work here.
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants. We are looking for people who share our passion for supporting every child, regardless of their needs, to achieve their full potential and thrive.
This role is for 32.25 hours per week, term time only, with the following working pattern:
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Monday: 8:45am – 4:30pm
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Tuesday to Friday: 8:45am – 3:30pm
The salary for this position is £24,405 – £25,430 pro rata, depending on experience.
As part of our team, you will also benefit from:
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
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1–2 wellbeing days* per year to be used for any reason for those with a 96% or higher attendance rate
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Access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing programme: Details about our Education Mutual plan are available on https://www.educationmutual.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Education-Mutual-Healthcare-Brochure-2025.pdf. This benefit, for support staff only, provides access to a wide range of support services and resources to assist with work-life balance.
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Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing: Hollywater School is committed to providing a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and to providing an environment that facilitates the wellbeing of all staff. For further details, please find the full policy here: Wellbeing, Dignity and Respect at Work Policy Jan 26
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Opportunities for professional development and training
Our school supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning, communication, and physical needs. We offer a caring, structured, and stimulating environment, supported by excellent facilities and a strong multidisciplinary approach. Pupils benefit from access to a range of therapeutic support, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, and Speech and Language Therapy, ensuring their individual needs are supported holistically.
At Hollywater School, no two days are the same. Our personalised, engaging, and highly differentiated curriculum ensures a rich variety of experiences for both pupils and staff, making this a rewarding and dynamic place to work.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the role, please visit:
https://recruitmenthub.education-jobs.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=10364
To learn more about our school, please visit:
https://www.hollywaterschool.co.uk
Alternatively, please contact the school office to discuss the role further.
*dependent on agreed amount per academic year
The current roles we have available are: