Learning Support Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

West Hove Infant School in Hove is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with the class teacher and SENCO, supporting children to engage with the curriculum and access learning opportunities tailored to their needs.

The role is part-time (30.83 hours/term time) with a salary pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £28,153–£28,608. Start date ASAP, closing date 6 October 2026; DBS checking applies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with early years children is essential.
• Experience with additional needs such as autism or ADHD is desirable.
• Willing to undertake training to support medical needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and SENCO to engage children with learning.
• Help children access the curriculum to meet diverse needs.
• Be willing to train to support medical needs of children in school.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

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location_on Location West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA

credit_card Salary £28,153 - £28,608 (full time equivalent)This salary will be pro rata to 30.83 hours/term time working.

Job profile for Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

location_on West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA 06/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £28,153 - £28,608 (full time equivalent)This salary will be pro rata to 30.83 hours/term time working. Contractual hours 30.83 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001546

Attachments attachment Learning Support Assistant Level B Job Description & Job Specification (5) (1) (2) (1).doc attachment Application Form (Support Staff).docx

Job description

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road. We are a vibrant, creative and inclusive school community, with outstanding Ofsted in all areas.

We are seeking an empathetic, highly motivated, resilient and team orientated Learning Support Assistant to work with us for 5 days per week from 8.40am until 3.20pm, Monday to Friday.

Paid weeks per year:47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:As soon as possible

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to help children engage positively with their learning and access the curriculum that respects their unique needs. Experience of working with early years children is essential and experience of working with additional needs such as autism, ADHD or other behavioural diagnoses is desirable.

The applicant must also be willing to undertake training to support the medical needs of children in school.

This is a federation post and successful candidates may be asked to work at any one of our 3 sites.

Closing date: 6 th October 2026

Interview date:To be confirmed

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

West Hove Infant and Hove Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.