Learning Support Assistant - Summerlea Primary School

Schools; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Staff retail discounts

Job summary

Summerlea Primary School in West Sussex is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. The post is a permanent, term-time role with 28.33 hours per week, 38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave.

You will work with pupils to support learning and behaviour, under supervision, contributing to a nurturing school climate. Applicants with LSA experience or other child-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant or working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support learning activities and adapt to pupil needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and classroom routines.
• Assist individuals and groups to access the curriculum and resources.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

LSA experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Ref: 500122
Required: November 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, £25,614 to £26,016 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £16,519.35 p.a.

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.

Summerlea School is a friendly, happy and caring two form entry primary school in West Sussex, which has a fantastic and supportive staff team and is well respected within the local community. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise and professional development.

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.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

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.

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.