Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

• Closing Date: Friday 24 April 2026
• Interview Date(s): W/C 2 May 2026
• Job Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 
• Contract/Hours: Permanent, 30hrs 5minutes
• Salary Type: EHCC / Support Staff 
• Salary Details: Grade D Pay scale (£27,780-£30,564 pro-rata) will depend upon qualifications and experience. 
• Hours of Work: 30hrs 5minutes, term time only 
• Location of Role: Hook with Warsash C of E Academy 
• Contact e-mail address: recruitment@warsash.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

We wish to appoint one Early Years Assistant to work in our YR team. The job is full time, term time only and permanent from September 2026. A sense of humour, effective communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. Experience of working in an Early Years setting is essential. You will have good literacy and numeracy skills. 

Our ideal person will:

• have a genuine interest in nurturing our children (and their parents!) when they join our school 
• have a solid understanding of the Early Years curriculum and assessment
• have an understanding of how young children learn & play
• have high expectations of what they can achieve and how they should behave
• be kind, calm and confident
• be resilient, patient, flexible and caring
• be able to work under direction but also use their initiative
• be well organised
• have a willingness to take a class in the absence of the Teacher
• enjoy playing and talking with young children
• be committed to working as part of a team
• be willing to take an active part in the school community
• have lots of energy and enthusiasm

In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• teach happy and enthusiastic pupils 
• work in an excellent learning environment both in and outdoors 
• work with a strong and friendly team of staff and supportive parents 
• high quality Professional Development.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01489 572393 to make an appointment.

For an information pack and application form, please email recruitment@warsash.hants.sch.uk

Applications can be submitted by post or emailed to Ann Willmott, Business Manager or by email to the above 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.