Learning Support Assistant - Hassocks Infant School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hassocks Infant School in Hassocks is seeking a temporary Learning Support Assistant to work 27.5 hours per week during term time, starting September 2026. The role involves 1:1 and small group pupil support and assisting teachers with high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

The post includes lunch duty and runs from 9.00am to 3.00pm, with the school day from 8.50am to 3.00pm. Interviews are planned for w/b Monday 28th July 2026; closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at

Qualifications

• Committed to providing high levels of support to pupils (1:1 and small group).
• Enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with children.
• Forward thinking, creative and able to make learning fun.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 and small group support for individual children
• Support class teachers across the school to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Offer support at playtimes and lunchtimes
• Run focused interventions for identified children

Skills

1:1 & small group support

Playtime & lunchtime support

Interventions for identified children

Enthusiastic and motivated

Job description

About Us

Hassocks Infant School is situated 10 miles north of Brighton in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

We are absolutely committed to providing the very best education for our children and we are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to the role who has the right skill set, values and attributes

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01273 842549 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

The closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at 12.00pm.

Interviews will be held w/b Monday 28th September 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the stated closing date.

Job Details

Salary: £16,035- £16,287 for 27.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract Type: Fixed Term starting September to 21.07.2027

Working Pattern: 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday - Friday including lunch duty (with 30 minute lunch break)

Location: Hassocks Infant School

Interviews: w/b Monday 28th July 2026

Hassocks Infant School is seeking to appoint a temporary Learning Support Assistant for 27.5 hours per week (9.00am to 3.00pm) starting September 2026, term time only.

The post will include lunch duty (with a 30-minute lunch break). Our School day is 8.50am to 3.00pm – LSA’s work from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

We would like to appoint somebody who will:

• Offer 1:1 and small group support for individual children
• Support class teachers across the school to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Offer support at playtimes and lunchtimes
• Run focused interventions for identified children

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to be:

• Committed to providing high levels of support to pupils, on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and enjoy working with children
• Forward thinking, creative and able to make learning fun
• Able to work effectively with members of the school community, including parents
• Experienced in supporting children with a range of additional needs.

Further Information

Hassocks Infant 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [e-mail]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01273 842549

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03040.