Reception Learning Support Assistant (SEND & Inclusion)

Supply Desk Ltd; Loxwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant for their Reception team at a primary school in the Billingshurst area. This is a full-time fixed-term role starting in November 2026, delivering 32.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

You will support children with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence, working closely with the class teacher and wider support team in a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a mainstream school.
• Passion for inclusion and early years education.
• Patient, caring and able to adapt to individual learning needs.
• Resilient with a positive attitude.
• Flexible, reliable and a strong team player.
• Committed to helping every child reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to children in the Reception classroom.
• Support pupils with SEND to access the curriculum and participate in activities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider support team to meet learning needs.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development.
• Contribute to an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Adapt approach to individual pupils.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Support the wider life of the school and team collaboration.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusion

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Resilience

Early years education

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant for their Reception team at a primary school in the Billingshurst area. This is a full-time fixed-term role starting in November 2026, delivering 32.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

You will support children with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence, working closely with the class teacher and wider support team in a warm, inclusive environment.