Inspiring Learning Support Assistant (SEND) — Term Time

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, in partnership with West Sussex County Council, invites applications for a one to one learning support assistant for the Autumn term 2026. The fixed-term contract may be extended depending on funding. The school is in Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, and offers term-time only working patterns.

Salary range £25,583–£25,989 per year, with interviews on 17.09.2026. The successful candidate will uphold Catholic values, safeguard pupils, and support learners to reach

Qualifications

• Upholds the values of our Catholic community.
• Understands safeguarding needs of children and prioritises safeguarding.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEND and supporting diverse learners.
• Shows initiative, drive and willingness to develop professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with children and families.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and professional with high expectations.
• Willingness to undertake training to meet pupils’ needs.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or higher.
• Beneficial: capacity to cover before/after-school club if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one learning support to pupils.
• Support pupils to achieve their potential through targeted help.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote a safe school environment.

Skills

Values alignment

Safeguarding awareness

SEND knowledge

Initiative and drive

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic and innovative

Caring and nurturing

Bank staff eligibility beneficial

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above)

Job description

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, in partnership with West Sussex County Council, invites applications for a one to one learning support assistant for the Autumn term 2026. The fixed-term contract may be extended depending on funding. The school is in Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, and offers term-time only working patterns.

Salary range £25,583–£25,989 per year, with interviews on 17.09.2026. The successful candidate will uphold Catholic values, safeguard pupils, and support learners to reach