Learning Support Assistant; 15 hours per week (mornings only), fixed term to 31st July 2027.

Ark; Hastings; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salary scale

More training days

Pension scheme

Ark rewards access

Season ticket loan

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Hastings is seeking two Individual Needs Assistants to support learning for primary pupils in a two-form entry school. The roles are fixed-term until 31 July 2027 and require a 15-hour week (9am–midday, Monday to Friday) during term time.

Start date is as soon as possible after interview, with a range of benefits and development opportunities. The salary is the Ark Support scale (outside London) and the appointment includes a strong focus on safeguarding, professional growth, and a

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with primary aged children.
• Good literacy and mathematical skills.
• Hard working, resilient and adaptable to change.
• Understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning.
• Understanding of EYFS development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of small groups and individual pupils.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive school environment.
• Commit to fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027; part-time hours (15 per week).

Skills

Primary support

Literacy skills

Maths skills

Resilience

Adaptability

EYFS knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint, as early in the new academic year as possible, TWO highly motivated Individual Needs Assistants. These roles will be fixed term positions to 31st July 2027 as they are funding-dependent. They will involve supporting the learning and development of small groups and individual pupils. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with great opportunities for professional development.

• have an enthusiasm for working with primary aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working, resilient and adaptable to change
• have an understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning
• an understanding of EYFS development is desirable

Start date: As soon as possible after successful interview, subject to recruitment formalities.

Contract: Fixed term – until 31st July 2027

Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only, 9am to midday, Monday to Friday.

Salary Scale: Ark Support (outside London) Point 4; Full time salary £25,185 per annum.

Actual salary: £9,026.56 per annum, gross.

Closing date: Thursday 1st October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

We are a two-form entry school, with 60 pupils in each year group, ranging from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. We are dedicated to providing children with the best possible education and we strive to be the best that we can be at all times.

The vision for our pupils is clear: Our children will be secure in the knowledge of who they are and where they come from, and confident in looking to where they will go next. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations. We ensure all children have access to a broad balanced and purposeful curriculum, as well as providing excellent enrichment opportunities.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.