Learning Support Assistant 2 (Harbour Primary & Nursery School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 31.6 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks paid).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: 22.07.2027

Closing date: Friday 25 September, 2026.
Interview date: W/c 28 September, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Harbour Primary & Nursery School
Church Hill
Newhaven
BN9 9LX

Phone: 01273514532
Email: office@harbour.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Harbour Primary & Nursery School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Do you want to join a team that is committed to making a difference to children’s lives?

We are looking for someone with a positive, ‘can do’ outlook on life, who enjoys working alongside children and staff to create the best possible environment that everyone can thrive in.

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and working as part of a team is essential.

At Harbour Primary we have a clear vision for our school which unites staff, governors, families and children. We share a determination that all children will achieve the very best that they can in our welcoming, creative, inclusive community.

The successful candidate will need a clear understanding of the expectations of the role of a Learning Support Assistant and experience in working with children. You need to have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification as well as English and Maths GCSE’s at Grade C or above.

The working hours are 31 hours and 35 minutes a week and the working pattern will be 8.35am – 3.25pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact us on (01273) 514532 to arrange a suitable date and time.

If you are interested in applying, a job description, person specification and an application are available from the school office: office@harbour.e-sussex.sch.uk

Harbour Primary & Nursery School is fully committed to the safeguarding and well being of all children. Employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS and Health Checks.

About us

Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.