Learning Support Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Chichester; Vor Ort; GBP 11.000 - 14.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Zusammenfassung

Supply Desk is working with a welcoming primary school in the Chichester area to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from January 2027.

You will support pupils across the school day, helping them with learning both inside and outside the classroom, including during break and lunchtimes. The school seeks compassionate, flexible team players with a caring approach.

Qualifikationen

• Support pupils with learning, development and progress.
• Assist with break and lunchtime supervision.
• ELSA qualification welcomed or experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing.

Aufgaben

• Support pupils with learning, development and progress.
• Work alongside teachers to provide effective classroom support.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and engagement.
• Support pupils during break times and lunchtime.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider school team and external professionals.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Kenntnisse

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Flexible

Patience

Emotional wellbeing support

Ausbildung

ELSA qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Chichester

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Duration: Until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of extension

Pay Rate: £12,700 actual salary (Grade 3 equivalent)

About the Role

Supply Desk is working with a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in the Chichester area to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from January 2027.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a creative and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will provide support across the school day, helping pupils with their learning both inside and outside the classroom. This will include classroom-based support, as well as assisting children during break and lunchtime.

Candidates holding a Emotional Literacy Support Assistant qualification would be particularly welcomed, although we would also love to hear from enthusiastic and caring individuals with relevant experience supporting children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning, development and progress.

• Work alongside teachers to provide effective classroom support.

• Encourage children's confidence, independence and engagement.

• Support pupils during break times and lunchtime.

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Work collaboratively with the wider school team and external professionals.

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic.

• A confident team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

• Caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.

• Able to work in partnership with families, colleagues and external agencies.

• ELSA qualified or experienced in supporting children's emotional wellbeing (desirable).

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

• Access to a range of local education opportunities.

• Refer a friend and you could both earn up to £150 (T&Cs apply).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.