Learning Support Assistant Full Time

West Sussex County Council; Ashington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for Ashington C E School in West Sussex. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only with 8:30am–3:15pm (including lunch) and 31.25 hours per week. Temporary position until the end of the 2026/27 academic year, with potential extension.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, kind and experienced, supporting a range of children across year groups in a welcoming, safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, kind and experienced learning support assistant to support children across year groups.
• Role is full-time supporting children across the school.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Ashington Primary School, West Sussex

Full-Time / Monday - Friday | Term Time Only | Start Date: To be agreed with candidate
Hours per week: 31.25 hours per week.

• Monday – Friday
• Term time only (+ 1-2 inset days per academic year)
• 8:30am – 3:15pm with half an hour for lunch
• Temporary position until end of the 2026/27 academic year (potential to be extended)
• NJ PayScale Grade 3 (pt. 4) - £25,185 FTE. Please note this salary will be pro rata for part term time only.

We are looking for a hands‑on, kind and experienced learning support assistant to support the needs of a range children across year groups. The role is full-time supporting children across the school.

Ashington C E School is a successful, friendly, inclusive village school that Ofsted recently reported on and SIAMs graded J1 at our last inspections. We provide a safe, secure, caring environment underpinned by our Christian vision ‘Love never fails’.

Safeguarding Statement

Ashington C E School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Shortlisting: 12 November 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 13 November 2026