Learning Support Assistant - St Andrew's CofE High School

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council and St Andrews CofE School in Worthing are seeking two enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) department. The successful applicants will support the delivery of teaching both in and out of the classroom and help all students access the curriculum to achieve their full potential, while upholding the school’s ethos.

This fixed-term contract runs from October 2026 to July 2027, at 31.5 hours per week,

Qualifications

• Support delivery of teaching in the classroom and beyond
• Enable all students to access the curriculum
• Support the school ethos and values as a Church of England school

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering teaching across the SEND department
• Help students access learning and reach their potential
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare in line with school policy

Skills

Student support

Education access

Excellence commitment

Job description

About Us

Dear potential applicant,

I can say, unequivocally, that I am proud to be a member of the St Andrew’s community, and that it is an honour to be the Headteacher.

It is fair to say that we have been on a uniquely rapid, and highly successful, journey in recent years. The current staff team have driven through substantial change and growth in every aspect of the school, working alongside all stakeholders to achieve astounding progress. Whilst I firmly believe that there is no single word that can ever define a whole organisation, we are rightly proud of our recent external reports - particularly of our SIAMS report which states that “St Andrew’s is an inspirational school”.

The successful candidate will have a positive and solution focused approach, applying a ‘can do’, detail orientated attitude to any potential challenges and a desire to change the lives of young people for the better.

We are a community that has love at its core; for us, this is shown through honesty, transparency and being consistently true to our word. You see in the relationships between staff and students - both in the classrooms and the corridors - and in the excellent pastoral care that every student is given. I have heard many describe being part of our school community as being like ‘family’; both giving and receiving unrelenting love. Our core Christian values run through all that we do, both in daily life and in strategic development.

We have the highest expectations and aspirations for all members of our community, and accept nothing less than an individual’s best. We recognise that we are all unique, with unique training and developmental needs – and we aim to give every staff member the best CPD to enable them to reach their career goals, no matter what that goal may be.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced, with all students undertaking an exciting range of GCSEs. Our SEND Team is an incredible strength of the school and the team consistently support our most vulnerable students to achieve their potential.

I would strongly recommend visiting the school, and I would be delighted to show you around the school, and enable a chance to meet the team.

Please do take some time to explore our website which contains details of our current curriculum models. To arrange a tour, or a Teams meeting, please contact my PA, Ms Dalmon, via [e-mail] or via telephone: [phone] extension 240.

Finally, thank you for showing a provisional interest in joining our school. I hope you find this pack informative, and that it enables you to begin the process of applying to be a member of our community.

Mia Lowney
Headteacher

Job Details

Salary: Grade 5 £26,403 (£18,933 pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract from October 2026 until July 2027

Working Pattern: 31.5 hours per week Term time only

Location: Worthing

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 21st September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) department.

The work undertaken within this department is integral to the ongoing development growth of the school. Successful applicants will support the delivery of teaching both in and out of the classroom and enable all students to access the curriculum in order to achieve their full potential.

As a Church of England school, successful applicants will be expected to model the whole school ethos, actively promoting it within their role.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic about supporting all students accessing education
• Passionate about removing barriers and enabling students to access learning across the curriculum
• Committed to excellence; enabling all students reach their potential and achieving outstanding outcomes

Are you passionate about education?

Do you inspire students to be the best they can be?

Do you want to help support the delivery of a cutting-edge curriculum?

If so, we would love you to be a part of our journey.

Further Information

St Andrews CofE 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.