Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our positive and hardworking team. We have a fantastic team of support staff at Orchards Infant School and we are looking forward to appointing a new member to our Early Years team. We are looking for someone who really understands early child development and wants to make a difference to young people’s lives.

Start date for this position: 02.09.2026

We can offer a purposeful play-based learning environment, with an impressive and extensive outdoor area. Our children make good progress in this environment due to the quality interactions had with all members of our staff team.

Job Details

Salary:£15,000.60

Contract Type: Fixed term

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Orchards Infant School

Interviews: Monday 6th July

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidates will;

• have the appropriate and relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ 3/ child-based experience
• GCSE passes at C or above in English and Maths
• be able to demonstrate skills and experience of working with Foundation Stage children in a play-based environment.
• be enthusiastic, caring and motivated
• be able to work as part of a team
• demonstrate the ability to use their initiative
• have good interpersonal skills

Further Information

Orchards Infant 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

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to ***email_hidden***

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 700234

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 SCHO02615.

Job Reference: SCHO02615