West Sussex County Council
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant at West Sussex County Council, based in Burgess Hill, South East, paying £18,222 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £18,222 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Burgess Hill, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
- Immediate start
24% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 0b19000c0a036c7b3b02bf40396dfdc6ca82dc87
About the role
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
At London Meed Primary School we are looking for two dedicated, enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants. One to work in EYFS/KS1 and one to work in KS2.
The successful candidate will work across a year group under the class teacher’s direction, to support the children and their additional needs. This will be a mixture of working with individual pupils on a one-to-one basis or with small intervention groups. The work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
Salary: WSCC NJC Grade 3 paid pro-rata (Actual Salary £18,222 per annum)
Required from: ASAP
Contract: Permanent Term time only 38 weeks.
Hours of work: 31.25 hours 8.30- 3.15 pm 5 days per week (incl 30-minute lunch duty)
We are looking for someone who:
- is positive, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team
- can demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with children
- is an effective communicator to pupils, parents and staff
- has strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, drive and enthusiasm
Please email completed application forms to Susan Stalker at [email removed]
Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2026
Interviews: Monday 23rd November 2026
Safeguarding Statement
London Meed 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.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
#LI-DNI
Reference: 0b19000c0a036c7b3b02bf40396dfdc6ca82dc87 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via West Sussex County Council
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