Learning Support Assistant

Bede's Co; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Digital GP app

Gym & pool facilities

Refer a Friend scheme

Lunch provided

Job summary

Bede's Trust in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join the Learning Enhancement Department of our Prep School. You will support pupils from Reception to Year 6, with a focus on those with emerging or identified SEN, working with the class teacher and Head of Learning Enhancement to plan and deliver adaptive teaching.

You will run 1:1 or small-group interventions to support speech and language, literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills and study skills, helping

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning from Reception to Year 6, with SEN focus.
• Ability to plan and deliver adaptive teaching with the LE team.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of pupils in an SEN-focused context.
• Lead 1:1 or small group interventions across core skills.
• Collaborate with class teacher and Head of Learning Enhancement on planning and delivery.

Skills

Speech and language support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Fine motor skills

Study skills

Job description

Bede's Trust requires experienced and supportive individuals to join the Learning Enhancement Department as a Learning Support Assistantat our Prep School.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the learning of children in a year group from Reception to Year 6, with a particular focus on pupils with emerging or identified special educational needs. They will collaborate with the class teacher and Head of Learning Enhancement to support the planning and delivery of high quality adaptive teaching for all pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who will be working with our Head of LE to build a strong knowledge of pupils with SEN and how they learn, to help maximise the progress of all pupils in the class. They will lead 1:1 or small group interventions to support speech and language, literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills and study skills.

We will be offering the following permanent roles working Term Time only (33 weeks per year):

• 30 hours per week, of 08:00 - 16:00, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.
• 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday from 08:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

Offering an attractive hourly rate between £13.47 - £15.00 plus holiday pay dependent on experience (£28,094 - £31,285 Full Time Equivalent).

Bede's offers arange of fantastic employee benefits including:

A generous company pension with salary exchange options

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

Refer a Friend Scheme

Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

Complimentary Lunch provided

An idyllic working location by the sea!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail] . Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check