Learning Support Assistant

Job introduction

Details of the post:

• Learning Support Assistant and MSA
• Working Monday to Friday 8:45am – 12:15pm, 17.5 hours and
• Monday to Friday one-hour MSA duty 12:15pm – 1:15pm

The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School seek to appoint a learning support assistant to work within classrooms supporting the teacher and children, some with specific needs. You may also be required to work in the schools SEND Inclusive Intervention classroom, tailoring and offering bespoke levels of support to children with higher levels of SEND allowing them to access learning and thrive in school. This position is permanent

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

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Successful candidates will:

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school;
• Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the child;
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND);
• Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education;
• Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with;
• Be suitably qualified for the post, ie: have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher);
• Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
• Be able to work as part of a team and be flexible to work in a range of classes/year groups if needed;
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience of Makaton is desirable, but training can be given.

If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you. All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form.

Closing date: 5 November 2025 at noon

Interview date: 13 November 2025

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

Telephone: (01273) 327533

Website: http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

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

St Mary Magdalen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Company information

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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.