Learning Support Assistant

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 sbm@londonmeedprimary.co.uk

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:

Application Form

Job Description/Person Spec

Safer Recruitment Form

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