Learning Support Assistant

Schools; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Hassocks Infant School is seeking a temporary Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with a 27.5-hour week (9.00am–3.00pm), term-time only. The role includes 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and lunch duties. The salary is £16,035 to £16,287 per year for 27.5 hours, with a Grade 3 (Point 3-4) positioning.

Starting as soon as possible, the post runs until 21 September 2027. Interviews will be arranged after the closing date; early applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work with diverse learners and adapt activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to identified pupils.
• Support class teachers across the school to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Offer support at playtimes and lunchtimes.
• Run focused interventions for identified children.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Playtimes supervision

Lunchtime supervision

Education

Experience in educational setting

Job description

School Name: Hassocks Infant School

School Website: www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk

Salary: £16,035 to £16,287 (for 27.5 hours)

Contract Type: Temporary, term time only

Working Pattern: 9.00am to 3.00pm

Working Hours: 5.5 per day (27.5 hours per week)

Location: Hassocks Infant School

Advert Closing Date:13/11/2026

Interview Date w/b:16/11/2026

Hassocks Infant School is seeking to appoint a temporary Learning Support Assistant for 27.5 hours per week (9.00am to 3.00pm) starting as soon as possible to 21st September 2027, term time only. The grade will be Grade 3 (Point 3-4) The post will include lunch duty (with a 30-minute lunch break). Our School day is 8.50am to 3.00pm LSA's work from 9.00am to 3.00pm

We would like to appoint somebody who will:

• Offer 1:1 and small group support for individual children

• Support class teachers across the school to deliver high-quality teaching and learning

• Offer support at playtimes and lunchtimes

• Run focused interventions for identified children

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to providing high levels of support to pupils, on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and enjoy working with children

• Forward thinking, creative and able to make learning fun

• Able to work effectively with members of the school community, including parents

• Experienced in supporting children with a range of additional needs with some experience in an educational or similar setting

• Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the stated closing date.

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01273 842549 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

The closing date is Friday, 13th November 2026 at 1.00pm. Interviews will be held w/b Monday, 16th November 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the stated closing date.

Further Information/Safeguarding Statement:

Hassocks Infant 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.