Learning Support Assistant (Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Training & best-practice sharing

Reduced gym membership

Retail discounts

International exchanges & scholarships

Job summary

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in East Sussex seeks two highly motivated Individual Needs Assistants. These fixed-term roles last twelve months and involve supporting learning for small groups and individuals amid a friendly school environment. Term-time hours and 20 hours per week are specified, with pro rata pay.

Applicants should bring enthusiasm for working with primary children, good literacy and numeracy skills, and a resilient, adaptable approach. EYFS knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of small groups and individual pupils.
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive school team with professional development opportunities.
• Assist with learning activities in a two-form entry school environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare responsibilities as required.
• Be involved in early years/primary educational activities as appropriate.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with primary A‑

Literacy & numeracy skills

Hard working, resilient & adaptable

Understanding EYFS development

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 20 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term: Until 22 July 2027

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

Little Ridge Avenue

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN37 7LR

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://arklittleridgeprimary.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ in all areas by Ofsted. (October 2023) It has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable..

We are a two-form entry school with a full cohort of 60 pupils in each year group. Our staff are very committed to knowing each child and providing them with the very best care.

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 for twelve months 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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

• 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

Benefits

• If you have a passion to work within a school environment, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.

Salary Scale: Ark Support (outside London) Point 3; Full time salary £24,795 per annum. Actual pro-rata salary to be £13.21 per hour (gross).

Contract: Fixed term – until 22nd July 2027

Hours: A minimum of 20 hours per week, term time only, with exact working days/times to be agreed on appointment.

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

Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions please contact our Business Manager, Dean Lennard, by email at [e-mail].

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.