Learning Support Assistant

Schools; Billingshurst; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development

Flexible start/end times

Supportive team

Friendly village community

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Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support children in our Reception Class, working with a dedicated team of professionals who put children at the heart of everything they do. The role is 32.5 hours per week (8.30am - 3.30pm), starting November 2026 on a 1-year fixed term, with Grade 4 pay.

We value inclusion, flexibility, resilience and a positive, proactive approach, plus opportunities for professional development within a friendly village

Competenze

• Experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Commitment to inclusion in mainstream settings.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible workload.

Mansioni

• Support children with SEND in the Reception Class.
• Work alongside a team of teachers and teaching assistants.
• Demonstrate resilience and a positive attitude.

Conoscenze

SEND experience

Support for children in mainstream

Flexible approach

Resilience

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Learning Support Assistant
32.5 Hours per week
(8.30am - 3.30pm)
Required: November 2026
1 Year Fixed Term
Salary: Grade 4

Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is a special place. We have an amazing staff team who are supportive, committed to one another and help make our school a wonderful place to teach. It’s not just the staff team who make our school great! We have a wonderful community around us with well-behaved children who love to learn. We are well supported by an engaged governing body, our families and stakeholders in the wider village community.

If you are passionate about inclusion and supporting children in mainstream settings, then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant who is the right match for supporting children in our reception class. You will be working in our Reception Class alongside a team of supportive and committed professionals who hold children at the centre of what they do.

We offer:

• A thriving village school
• A friendly, welcoming community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A motivated team of staff and governors
• Support for your professional career development
• For the right candidate we would be prepared to offer some flexibility regarding start and end times

The successful candidate will:

• Have supporting children with SEND in mainstream at the core of their approach to work
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND
• Be flexible in their approach to work
• Demonstrate resilience and positivity

For more information about the post please contact Mr King, headteacher at: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Thursday 12th November 2026

Shortlisting:Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews:Wednesday 18th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Plaistow & Kirdford Primary School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.