Learning Support Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality in Brighton is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work with pupils with specific learning needs across our school. This fixed-term role for 1 year starts September 2026.

Two part-time positions are available: 31.25 hours per week, 8.30am–3.15pm, and 17.5 hours per week, 11.45am–3.15pm, term-time only, with a DBS check required. Salary is £27,254–£27,694 (full-time equivalent) pro rata, with 47.36 weeks paid per year, reflecting term-time

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location Hertford Primary School, Hertford Road, Brighton, BN1 7GF

Job details

• Salary £27,254 - £27,694 (full time equivalent) pro rata
• Job category/type Teaching and Leadership
• Attachments Learning Support Assistant Level B Job Description & Job Specification (1) (1).doc Application Form (Support Staff).docx
• Paid weeks per year 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
• Fixed term: 1 year contract
• Start date September 2026 ASAP
• Closing date Thursday 10 th September 2026
• Interview date Thursday 17 th September 2026

About the Role

We are looking for excellent learning support assistants to work alongside children with specific learning needs across our school.

We want people who recognise the importance of every child getting what they need to thrive, and are passionate about making this happen.

There will be an opportunity to visit the school on Friday 4th September at 1.45pm please let the school office know if you are able to attend. If you are not able to attend on this date but would like another opportunity, please get in touch and we may be able to accommodate this.

Two Part-Time Positions (term-time only)

• Job 1: 31.25 hours per week 8.30am - 3.15pm Mon to Fri (includes an unpaid ½ hour lunchbreak)
• Job 2: 17.5 hours per week 11.45am - 3.15pm Mon to Fri

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.