Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Horsham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SEN school in Horsham is looking for Learning Support Assistants to start ASAP or in January 2026. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,070 and requires experience in education or a relevant field. You will play a vital role in helping students develop confidence and independence in a warm and inclusive environment. Opportunities for growth and a supportive team await in this meaningful career.

Benefits

Full holiday pay

Development opportunities

1:1 support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in dynamic, creative environments.
• Ability to support young people's growth.
• Desired qualifications for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help students grow in confidence, independence, and self-belief.
• Celebrate student achievements and support their challenges.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Positivity

Reliability

Can-do attitude

Patience

Empathy

Desire to support young people

Education

Relevant experience in education, childcare, coaching, or youth work

Job description

Job Overview

Ready for a role where you can actually see the difference you make—every single day?

We’re supporting an innovative, future-focused SEN school as they grow their team for the new academic year. They’re on the lookout for new Learning Support Assistants to start ASAP or from January 2026, and this could be the perfect next step if you’re looking for a meaningful, people-focused career!

This specialist school is a genuinely inspiring place to work. Their students are creative, curious, and often exceptionally talented in areas like Art, Music, Science, and Maths. The environment is warm, inclusive, and built around helping every young person thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

You’ll be part of a supportive team helping students grow in confidence, independence, and self-belief. Some days you’ll be celebrating small wins; others you’ll be helping a student realise they can achieve far more than they ever thought.

Required Qualities & Experience

• Bring positivity, reliability, and a can-do attitude
• Enjoy working in dynamic, creative environments
• Have patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support young people
• Have experience in education, childcare, coaching, youth work—or you’ve studied something relevant and want to put your skills to real use

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time, permanent position with a salary of £27,070 (including full holiday pay)
• A well-respected SEN school with fantastic facilities and genuine development opportunities
• A friendly, welcoming team and ongoing 1:1 support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
• A role where you’ll have a visible, lasting impact!

Apply today to arrange an informal visit and find out if it’s the right fit for you.

Additional Information

Please note: due to limited public transport, you’ll need access to a car or reliable travel arrangements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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