Learning Support Assistant – Worthing

Engage Partners Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

CPD training

Dedicated Engage consultant

Agency pay parity

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Worthing. You will provide 1:1 support to students with Autism and ADHD, helping them access the national curriculum and develop social and learning skills.

The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with September 2026 start. Applicants from diverse backgrounds such as youth workers or mentors are welcome, and this position provides a pathway into teaching for aspiring educators.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students aged 5–11 or 11–16.
• Confident in managing behaviour.
• Ability to build professional relationships with students.
• Fun but firm presence.
• Interest in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with differing needs (including Autism and ADHD).
• Support learners in Worthing for school-based role.
• Contribute to a nurturing learning environment and assist with transitions and classroom activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Build professional relationships

Student engagement

1:1 support

Positive presence

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Required for School based in Worthing

Engage Education is working with a secondary school in Worthing to recruit a learning support assistant. The school is accessible by public transport and focuses on providing nurturing support for their learners.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates with a range of experience, although previous experience working with secondary age students is an advantage.

This role will be working 1:1 with a range of children with differing needs, including Autism and ADHD.

If you are a future/aspiring teacher, or an experienced SEN teaching assistant this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you are passionate about working with children or have experience as a Youth Worker or Behaviour Mentor and you are interested in education, please do apply.

This role is to start in September 2026

You will:

• Have experience working with students aged 5-11 or 11-16
• Be confident managing behaviour
• Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with students
• Have a fun but firm presence
• Have an interest in education

Applications are encouraged from

• Sports coaches
• Youth workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Teaching Assistants

Highlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum
• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 5 days or more.