Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

TKAT; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Primary School in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive, collaborative team and help pupils with special educational needs achieve their potential.

The role involves assisting delivery of engaging teaching, one-to-one and small-group support, developing resources with teachers, and contributing to an inclusive, high-quality learning environment at TKAT's Seymour site.

Qualifications

• Assisting in delivery of engaging teaching within the classroom.
• One-to-one and small group support for pupils with needs.
• Developing resources and schemes of work with the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in class and groups.
• Assist with development of appropriate learning resources and activities.
• Work alongside teachers to implement strategies and maintain inclusive learning.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Seymour Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex

Education - non-teaching

Term time

Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 01/09/2026

This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you :

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Seymour Primary School

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do . To find out more visit our website Click Here .

To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 533198 or email [e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily , the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’ , giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Visions and Aims

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do

Learning together Supporting each other

Headteacher welcome

Our aim at Seymour is simple – to provide the community with a highly successful and well regarded primary school which recognises the individual character and abilities of each child, is ambitious for them and enables them to be the best that they can be.

Hours

29.17 HPW Monday to Friday

Competitive

01-09-2026

Job attachments

Seymour_-_Learning_Support_Assistant_LSA_Job_Description_Person_Specification_1_4_.docx.pdf