Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (£25,583 per annum, pro rata, equating to £19,360 actual, per annum, subject to April pay rise)

32.5 hrs per week, term time (39 weeks) with working hours 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday – Friday

We are looking to appoint an individual with a genuine passion for working with students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Our Learning Support Assistants work with young people in the classroom, in small groups and one-to-one interventions. We are keen to hear from applicants about ways they would be interested in developing the Inclusion provision both in and out of the classroom.

In return, we can offer you

• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• A high level of professional development
• Term time only working
• Enrolment in Local Government pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to Easit Card for discounted train travel
• Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
• Staff social events

The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.

As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.

Closing date for applications: 8am on Monday, 15 June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Please note that we may invite promising applicants in for interview prior to the closing date where early applications are received.

What You Need to Succeed

Have a genuine passion for working with students with a range of needs.

Be flexible and adaptable

Understand barriers to learning and be able to motivate students

Have an understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Liaise and communicate effectively with others

Further Information

St Philip Howard Catholic 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.

How to Apply

Please complete the CES application form and email to Jacqui Inglis at ***email_hidden*** or send to the school address.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 558205

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02545.

Job Reference: SCHO02545