Learning Support Assistant in East Grinstead)

Academics; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A mixed gender SEN school in East Grinstead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of learning difficulties. This role offers opportunities for career development and requires empathy, resilience, and a commitment to working with young people. Applicants will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

On-going career support from your dedicated consultant

Term-time contract

On-site parking

Great career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to the position and a desire to work with children with Special Needs.
• A child & adult DBS (supported application if necessary).
• Not subject to measures preventing work with children.

Responsibilities

• Completing administrative work alongside teachers and therapists.
• Supporting children with their academic work.
• De-escalating situations when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - East Grinstead - September 2025

Are you someone who possesses patience, empathy and resilience?

Would you love a role working with young people and making a real difference to their every day lives?

Perhaps you have aspirations of becoming a teacher or therapist?

This opportunity can open so many doors to a rewarding career! Apply today to find out more.

A mixed gender SEN school of 40 children is seeking a Learning Support Assistant. The 'Good' school for ages ranges from 7-19 provides specific and tailored support to children and young adults with a range learning difficulties and complex needs. These include children on the Autistic Spectrum as well as those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

In the role you of Learning Support Assistant can benefit from:

* An excellent rate of pay

* Seeing amazing levels of progression and development

* Great career development opportunities

* On-site parking

* Term-time contract

* On-going career support from your dedicated consultant

Your daily responsibilities as a learning support assistant:

* Completing administrative work alongside teachers and therapists

* Supporting a child/children with their academics work

* De-escalating situations if a child becomes agitated

* Supporting children with eating and sometimes toileting

* Working with teachers to establish the learning outcomes of lessons

* Supervising children around the campus

Requirements of a Learning Support Assistant:

* A child & adult DBS (we can support your application if you do not currently have one)

* You will not be subject to any measures which prevent you from working with children

* Commitment to the position and a desire to work with children with Special Needs

* Empathy and resilience