Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP

Fixed term until July 2027

30 hours per week term time only plus inset days

SLT pay grade C £25,615 - £26,017 per annum fte. Actual salary: £17,813 - £18,092

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and successful Additional Learning Support team. The role involves working closely with our SEND/EHCP students across a range of subjects to support students’ learning in mainstream classes and in specific Intervention sessions.

As a Teaching Assistant you would:

1. Support students to access lessons across the school;

2. Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with;

3. Build students’ self-esteem and confidence;

4. Monitor, record and report on student progress;

5. Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.

If you have a genuine passion for education, and a desire to make a positive difference, excellent organisation and communication skills and a friendly and professional manner then we would be interested to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive, supportive relationship with our more vulnerable students. They will be flexible and able to adapt both to the developing needs of the students and the requirements of the teacher and department. The ability to work calmly under pressure and a willingness to learn and work with our digital systems will be required.

First aid/diabetic experience is preferred but not essential.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's learning and are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description below. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Please note, we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgess Hill Academy 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 go to https://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/about-us/current-vacancies/

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly at jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Application Attachments:

Safeguarding and Child Protection

TBHA LSA Job Description

#LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full details

Qualifications

Minimum of GCSE level Maths and English at Grades A* - C (or equivalent).