1:1 Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, passionate, and enthusiastic 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated Prep School, supporting a pupil in Upper Prep on a 1:1 basis, Wednesday - Friday. Experience of working with children who have social and emotional support needs is essential. As part of your role, you will work as part of the Learning Support Team under the direction of the Head of Learning Support and the Head of Upper Prep. You will provide in-class and 1:1 support for a pupil with social and emotional regulation needs. The successful candidate will prepare materials as necessary under the direction of the class teacher and follow recommendations from the Head of Learning Support whilst maintaining pupil target sheets. King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and is one of the feeder schools to King Edward VI, Southampton. The school occupies its own spacious 22-acre site on the outskirts of Romsey and enjoys the many benefits of being part of a 2-18 organisation whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural school with a strong family feel. KES Prep offers a range of benefits, including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days with service, and a reduction in school fees. Contract/hours: Fixed-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027 | Part-time, working Wednesday to Friday, 8.15 am–4.15 pm, with contracted hours of 20.5–22.5 per week. A full job description and application form are available at https://prep.kes.school/78/employment-opportunities or contact HR at hr@kes.school or 023 8070 4561. Closing date: Friday 17 July 2026. Interview date: Friday 24 July 2026. CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening a