Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 27.5 hours per week – temporary to 21.7.27

Grade 3 (Point 3 – 4)

£16,035 - £16,287 for 27.5 hours

Hassocks Infant School is seeking to appoint a temporary Learning Support Assistant for 28 hours 20 minutes 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 are absolutely committed to providing the very best education for our children and we are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to the role who has the right skill set, values and attributes.

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

The full application details and form can be found here: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/school-jobs/

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01273 842549 or office@hassocksis.com to arrange a visit.

The closing date is Friday, 30th October 2026 at 12.00pm. Interviews will be held w/b Monday, 2nd November 2026.

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

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. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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