Learning Support Assistant

Job introduction

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.

We are seeking an empathetic, highly motivated, resilient and team orientated Learning Support Assistant to work with us for 5 days per week from 8.40am until 3.20pm, Monday to Friday.

This is a federation post and successful candidates may be asked to work at any one of our 3 sites.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to help children engage positively with their learning and access the curriculum that respects their unique needs. As the role will involve working 1:1 with pupils needing a higher level of support, experience of working with children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia or challenging behaviour is desirable.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: 1 September 2025

About the role

Closing date: 11 July 2025

Interview date: 16 July 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: recruitment@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website: www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk and www.westhoveinfants.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.