Learning Support Assistant fixed term

Lakelands Primary School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Brighton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a 2-year fixed term contract. The role requires supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs, in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Interested candidates should have strong written and spoken English, excellent numeracy skills, and the ability to work well within a team. This position offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits. Applications must be made using the official application form.

Benefits

Personalized programme of CPD

Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family friendly policies

Benefits platform with discounts

Access to LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, positive attitude aimed at supporting all pupils.
• Ability to work independently and follow direction.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support all pupils including those with additional needs.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

High standard of written and spoken English

Excellent numeracy skills

Strong work ethic

Calm and motivated attitude

Good sense of humour

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to undertake training

Experience in LSA role or similar

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract - 32.5 hours per week (term-time plus inset days)

Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 08.00 until 15.00 Wednesdays 09.00 until 16.00

Salary: Actual Salary £19265-£19570 pa

Closing Date: 05/01/2026 at 12pm Midday

Interviews: 14/01/2026

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join us for 15 hours per week. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting all pupils including those with additional needs. In this role, you would be working within a fantastic, supportive and welcoming team. Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on your own initiative as well as follow direction.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A high standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent numeracy skills
• A strong work ethic with flexibility to respond positively to challenges of day to day school life
• A calm and motivated attitude with a clear understanding of the needs of all children including children with additional needs
• A good sense of humour
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs
• Previous experience of working within a LSA role or similar role

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us:

For more information about the school, please contact the school on 01206 484033.

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.