Learning Support Assistant - Summerlea Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Staff wellbeing program

Staff retail discounts

Job summary

Summerlea Primary School in West Sussex is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils, assist with learning activities and contribute to an inclusive classroom environment.

Experience in an educational setting or as an LSA is preferred, with potential progression toward HLTA training for the right candidate. The role is permanent and term-time, 28.33 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £24,796–£25,185 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant or similar role with children.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to support learning activities and adapt to pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and class work as part of the teaching team.
• Assist with bespoke interventions and one-to-one or small group work.
• Assist with leading learning activities where appropriate.

Skills

Team player

Emotional intelligence

Experience with children

Educational setting experience

Job description

About Us

Summerlea is a popular two-form entry primary school, with on an average 420 children on roll. Our school aim is to give “Growing ambition to be individual, independent and life-long learners.” Our school offers: wonderful grounds and environment; individual children who thrive in becoming the best they can be and a vibrant community, which we would love you to be part of. We are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust, which gives us the opportunity to collaborate and share good practice across the schools. Through this, by joining a Schoolsworks school, you will benefit from numerous CPD opportunities that will allow you to improve your teaching practice as your career progresses.

Job Details

Ref: 500103

Required: September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 28.33 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday, 8.20am to 3.00pm (38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)

Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 3-4, £24,796 to £25,185 p.a. pro rata.

Actual starting salary: £15,991.80 p.a.

Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive, dedicated, caring, emotionally intelligent team player to join our friendly, supportive and committed team as a Learning Support Assistant. (LSA). Ideally you are already a LSA with experience of working with children in an educational setting or have other experience in working with children and are looking to progress your career in to education. Additional experience in stepping up and lead learning with the whole class would be something of interest to highlight during the application process.

In return we can offer you:-

• A supportive environment in which to grow with an opportunity to be considered for HLTA training for the right candidate.
• Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the trust.
• Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.

Further Information

Summerlea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. Summerlea Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.

Summerlea Primary 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 SCHO02949.