Learning Support Assistant (LNC) - The Angmering School

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Angmering School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 for one year. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, term time only plus INSET days.

Salary is Grade 4, £25,583 per annum (pro rata approx £19,360). The Angmering School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Dedication to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of learners.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, resilient and resourceful.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Feels positive about learning and working with young people with disabilities, learning and behavioural needs.
• Has endless supplies of patience and the confidence to work with secondary aged students across a range of subjects.
• Is able to work with students who require personal care.
• Will be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for our students.
• Has a passion for education.
• Would like to develop their skills through CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Work under pressure

Student development support

Enthusiastic/proactive

Organisational skills

Personal care support

Education passion

CPD development

Job description

About Us

The Angmering School is a secondary school with 1,388 students of which 138 are in sixth form. We are effective in delivering outcomes that provide well for all students’ needs. Students are well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment.

Job Details

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Fixed Term Contract From September 2026 for one year

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 per annum (pro rata approx. £19,360 per annum)

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday – 8:30am-3:30pm (with a 1/2hr unpaid lunch break) Term Time Only, plus INSET days

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026

We reserve the right to interview on receipt of application, so early applications are recommended.

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who:

• Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to work under pressure
• A dedication to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of learners
• Is enthusiastic, proactive, resilient and resourceful
• Has good communication and organisational skills
• Feels positive about learning and working with young people with disabilities, learning and behavioural needs
• Has endless supplies of patience and the confidence to work with secondary aged students across a range of subjects
• Is able to work with students who require personal care
• Will be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for our students
• Has a passion for education
• Would like to develop their skills through CPD

Further Information

The Angmering 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.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02942.