Learning Support Assistant – fixed term 12 months (minimum 20hrs per week)

ARK SCHOOLS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay

Twice as many training days

Generous pension scheme

Ark rewards access

Interest-free loans for season tickets

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Schools Hastings is seeking two dedicated Individual Needs Assistants to support learning for small groups and individual pupils. Fixed-term positions run for twelve months and start as soon as possible after interviews.

The roles require enthusiasm for primary-aged children, good literacy and numeracy, resilience, and an understanding of EYFS learning. Salary is £24,795 per annum for full-time hours, with pro-rata £13.21 per hour for part-time arrangements.

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.
• EYFS development knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of small groups and individual pupils.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive school environment and professional development.

Skills

Enthusiasm for primary-aged children

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Hard working

Resilient and adaptable

Understanding of supporting learning

EYFS knowledge desirable

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 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.

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

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

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.

Salary Scale: Ark Support (outside London) Point 3; Full time salary £24,795 per annum.

Actual pro-rata salaryto be £13.21 per hour (gross).

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interviews: Friday 4th September 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

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.

Visit arklittleridgeprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

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.