Vacancies

Learning Support Assistant 1:1 Part Time

Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 3.10pm

Salary Scale B - Actual Salary £9,085.95 term time only

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026

We are looking to appoint a caring and happy staff member to support a child. This will be an excellent opportunity for somebody who is thinking about entering the teaching profession and enjoys working with children. We are a happy, friendly, supportive team and in role training will be given. Our dedication to staff well-being was praised and recognised in our recent Ofsted where our school maintained its 'outstanding' grading.

Qualities we are looking for:

• a positive person who likes working with children
• an ability to use initiative to design tasks that follow children's interest
• a team player who can follow planned learning and also contribute to meetings
• have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to be flexible
• be resilient, patient and caring
• share our commitment to the safeguarding of children
• be able to work with outside agencies
• have experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties
• be able to attune to a child's emotional needs
• be able to motivate children to learn

Due to funding, this role is a temporary contract until 31st August 2027. There will be intimate care responsibility within the role and experience of this is desirable. It would suit a nursery practitioner who would like school experience.

For more information, to request an application pack, or to arrange a visit, please email adminoffice@bishopswaltham.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01489 892375. Our SENDCo will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Electronic applications are welcomed, see application forms below.

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.

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants

We currently have vacancies for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants, to join our friendly, hardworking team.

You will need to be a good time keeper, caring and assured when dealing with pupils, a good communicator, a calm organiser and be able to work well in a team.

As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant you will be asked to:

• Supervise the children in the dining areas, playground or other parts of the school premises
• Ensure children are safe and secure
• Be a role model, promoting good conduct and behaviour
• Assist with associated duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean etc)
• Provide welfare support to the pupils, including undertaking first aid duties (training will be provided)
• Make lunchtimes a happy and fun period

If you enjoy working with children and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

Please contact the school office for further information and an application form, telephone 01489 892375 or email adminoffice@bishopswaltham.hants.sch.uk

Working hours: Monday to Friday 11.45am until 1.00pm - Salary Grade A - Step 1, Actual Salary £3500 - Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026

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.

Bishops Waltham Infant School - Governor Vacancies

This is an exciting way to support your local community at a time when school’s need support more than ever.

We are currently looking for new school community governors to join the governing board at Bishops Waltham Infant School.

No governor or school experience necessary. Training and support will be provided along with opportunity to develop your own skills.

One of our current governors has made the following comments about the role “It’s a useful way of donating some of my time to the community. It’s really interesting to understand and help guide the workings of a school and it’s my way of doing something to help”.

There are six meetings per academic year, training is provided by Hampshire Governor Services. If you are interested in the role then please contact Simon Brownlie, Chair of the Governing Body at gb@bishopswaltham.hants.sch.uk. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.bwis.org.uk