Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Burgess Hill is seeking a Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor to support EHCP pupils, assist in lessons, and supervise play times.

The role requires experience with children, SEND awareness, and a collaborative approach to promote inclusive education for all pupils. The post is term-time, 30 hours per week, with some class-related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Understanding of EHCP processes and supporting SEND pupils.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support learning.
• Willingness to run interventions and support personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lessons and support access to learning for EHCP pupils.
• Provide playground supervision at breaks and lunchtimes.
• Support pupils with personal welfare and health matters as needed.
• Contribute to inclusive practice and school community.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND / EHCP experience

Behaviour management

Interventions

Flexible / proactive

Team player

Job description

## Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Learning Support Assistant and Midday SupervisorFast Apply# Learning Support Assistant and Midday SupervisorEmployer: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess HillLocation: Burgess Hill, West SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermenentSalary: £26,427Posted: 3rd November 2026Expires: 20th November 2026 09:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582280* Share :* PrintGrade 4, £26,427 pro rata per annum30hrs per week 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week) PermanentWe are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with some responsibility for EHCP pupils, some responsibilityfor pupils with medical needs and some whole class responsibility. The EHCP pupils may need support withcommunication to access learning within the classroom and to interact with their peers. This role also includesplayground supervision at break and lunchtimes.We are committed to an inclusive approach to the education of all our pupils and the successful candidate willsupport this approach through their role.We are looking for an applicant who:• has experience of working with children• is passionate about enabling all children to achieve as well as they possibly can whatever their startingpoint• has a clear idea of strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour choices and is able to apply these in aclassroom situation and outside of the classroom• will support children of all abilities• is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative,• is a good team player• will make a positive contribution to our school community• is willing to, or has specific experience of, working with SEND pupils• is willing to run interventions• is willing to attend to pupils personal needs including social, welfare and health matters• is willing to implement actions and strategies suggested by outside agencies### AttachmentsNotes to ApplicantsLSAMMS Job Advert November 2026### Safeguarding Statement:*St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.**St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding children. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Proof of the right to work in the UK will also be required*