Learning Support Assistant

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Pay progression

Professional development

Training grants

Generous pension schemes

Free lunch

Discount on GDST fees

Loans for training

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Brighton Girls is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND provision, working with pupils in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher.

You will support learning across academic, practical, behavioural and social areas, with a Level 3 TA qualification; the role is part-time, term-time only, and permanent.

The school offers competitive pay, extensive professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• You must hold a recognised Level 3 TA qualification (NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support SEND provision in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Work directly with students in the classroom to assist learning across academic, practical, behavioural, and social areas.

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Employer Brighton Girls - GDST Location Brighton, East Sussex Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time, Term Time Salary £27,987 FTE per annum, pro rata to part time hours Posted 2nd November 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 9th November 2026 11:59 PM Job ID 1582164

Learning Support Assistant (Level 3 qualified)

Salary: £27,987 FTE per annum, pro rata to part time hours

Hours: Part time, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Required from: As soon as possible

Brighton Girls is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team of teachers and support staff.

You will work alongside our SEND provision in collaboration with the classroom teacher. You’ll be working directly with young people in the classroom, helping them in all areas of their learning, whether that be academic, practical, behavioural or social. This role could be working with students of any age within the school.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Level 3 TA qualification i.e., NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent relevant experience. Please see the job description for the full list of applicable qualifications.

If you have relevant experience gained within an educational setting (nursery or school setting), then we would love to hear from you.

Why join Brighton Girls?

As a founding school of the Girls' Day School Trust, Brighton Girls has a significance in the history of girls' education. Located in the heart of the city of Brighton; we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself. We encourage our students to be kind in character, bold in ambition and resilient in the face of challenge.

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, our staff benefit from our 150-year history of excellence and innovation in girls' education, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network. They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme to compliment school-based INSET, and also funding grants for individual courses of study.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free lunch
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Attachments

Teaching Assistant Qualified - Level 3 Grade 3 JD

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

The closing date for applications is 2pm on 9th November 2026.

Interviews 13th November 2026