Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

School Name: Hassocks Infant School

School Website: www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk

Salary: £16,035 to £16,287 (for 27.5 hours)

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: 9.00am to 3.00pm

Working Hours: 5.5 per day

Location: Hassocks Infant School

Advert Closing Date:30/10/2026

Interview Date:02/11/2026

Hassocks Infant School is seeking to appoint a temporary Learning Support Assistant for 27.5 hours per week (9.00am to 3.00pm) starting September 2026, term time only. The post will include lunch duty (with a 30-minute lunch break). Our School day is 8.50am to 3.00pm, LSA’s work from 9.00am to 3.00pm

We would like to appoint somebody who will:

• Offer 1:1 and small group support for individual children

• Support class teachers across the school to deliver high-quality teaching and learning

• Offer support at playtimes and lunchtimes

• Run focused interventions for identified children

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to providing high levels of support to pupils, on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and enjoy working with children

• Forward thinking, creative and able to make learning fun

• Able to work effectively with members of the school community, including parents

• Experienced in supporting children with a range of additional needs with some experience in an educational or similar setting

• Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the stated closing date.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the stated closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:

Hassocks 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:

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

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links 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 Office@hassocksis.com

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly on 01273 842549 or at office@hassocksis.com

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification Nov 26

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