TLSA Holbrook Primary School
Job Description
Advert at Holbrook Primary School
Teaching/Learning Support Assistant
Teaching & Learning Support Assistant vacancy from 12 hours
Salary: WSCC Grade 3 £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata
Required:November 2026 or as soon as possible
Contract: Term-time, full/part time, up to 30 hours per week plus half an hour lunch duty each day
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join in the future development of our successful primary school, with high standards of behaviour and achievement.
We are seeking to appoint a keen and committed Teaching & Learning Assistant to provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs, both in class and in small group or individual sessions. The role may include half an hour lunchtime support for specific children.
We can offer you:
- A happy, caring and inclusive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards (judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted June 2023)
- A modern, well-resourced learning environment including attractive grounds for outdoor learning
- A wide range of professional development opportunities
- A school that is committed to staff welfare and well-being
The successful applicant:
- have experience of working with children with a range of additional needs
- will understand how children learn
- have experience of supporting children in all aspects of the curriculum
- will be a team player, as well as using their initiative
- have excellent literacy, numeracy & communication skills
- have a positive approach and be flexible to the demands of the job
Visits to the school are highly recommended. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01403 272500 or office@holbrookprimaryschool.com
If you have any questions or queries about the post prior to application, please email our Inclusion Lead, Caroline Little inclusion@holbrookprimaryschool.com
Safeguarding Statement
Holbrook 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.
Holbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a full DBS check in line with the school’s policy towards safeguarding. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity religion or sexual orientation.
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 or application packs can be obtained from the WSSfS website.
Please apply addressing the person specification with your letter/application forms and email office@holbrookprimaryschool.comor post.
We reserve the right to interview a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026
Interviews: 3rd/4th December
We will interview before the closing date, if suitable applications are received.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Non Teaching
#LI-DNI
Salary range
- £25,614 - £26,016 per year