Temporary Learning Support Assistant-2 days

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant
Required to start asap (subject to pre-employment checks)
8.30 a.m. to 15.30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, including midday meals supervision
Term time only
Grade 4 Point 5-6: £13.70 - £13.92 per hour

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Interview date: Monday 09 November 2026

Are you looking to join a school with a family feel and dedicated and enthusiastic team? Buckingham Park Primary are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team where learning together and learning for life are integral to our ethos.

We are looking for someone who:-
§ Has a patient and encouraging approach
§ Has a passion for supporting teaching and learning
§ Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
§ Is enthusiastic with a caring attitude
§ Is keen to work as part of a team, is very flexible and has experience of working with primary school age children
§ Is prepared to attend to pupils’ personal needs including First Aid matters
§ Is discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
§ Is prepared to carry out lunchtime supervision when children play and eat their lunch
§ Is prepared to support children with Special Educational Needs in small groups and /or in 1:1 situations

Candidates should ideally have a qualification for Teaching/Support Assistant and possess GCSE/’O’ Level in Mathematics and English, as well as being able to relate well to children. First Aid training would be desirable but not essential as training may be given.

We can offer:-
• A friendly, supportive team
• Happy, enthusiastic, highly motivated children
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• The chance to make a difference to young children’s development

The post is a temporary position until July 2027 with a possibility to extend.

Buckingham Park Primary is a successful school offering excellent provision. Governors and the Senior Leadership Team are seeking an inspirational person who has a passion for teaching and learning and who has the drive to help us achieve our vision of excellence and continuous improvement.

Buckingham Park Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to successful references, qualification check, health clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information, our Buckingham Park website can be foundhttps://buckinghamparkschool.co.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Buckingham Park Primary 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).

Please email application forms to bursar@buckinghampark.co.uk

We do not accept CV's for our vacancies.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

LSA Job Description

Safer Recruiting Additional Information Sheet

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