Job Description

About Us

Are you passionate about supporting students in the classroom?



For our students who find learning difficult, we are seeking a positive and motivating colleague to support on a one to one or small group basis.



You will help students, alongside the class teacher, gain full access to the school curriculum. There will be opportunities to work as an LSA on a 1-1 basis with students who need personalised support. You will need to demonstrate patience and understanding and be a good team player with experience and confidence in dealing with young people. No specific experience is necessary as full training will be given, however empathy and a desire to help students thrive in the classroom are essential.



The position may appeal to those who may be interested in a career in teaching and we would be particularly interested in candidates who can support literacy and numeracy. However, we would welcome any enthusiastic candidate with life experiences that would bring something positive to enhance our department.



Davison CE High School for Girls is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.



Davison CE High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check, in line with "Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruiting".



All applications must be submitted on a WSCC Non-Teaching Application Form which can be found on our website www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk Please send your application to Mr C Keating, Headteacher, Davison CE High School, Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2JX - send by e-mail to: hr@davisonhigh.school



Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 31st October 2025



Interview date: 5th November 2025

The school reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process

Job Details

DAVISON CE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Salary:

WSCC NJC Grade 5 26,403 p.a. (18,032 Pro-rated). 13.68 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, 30 per week, 8.30am-3.30pm (1-hour lunch break)

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract to July 2026, Term Time only

Closing date for applications:

9am Friday 31st October 2025

Interview date:

5th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

You will help students, alongside the class teacher, gain full access to the school curriculum. There will be opportunities to work as an LSA on a 1-1 basis with students who need personalised support. You will need to demonstrate patience and understanding and be a good team player with experience and confidence in dealing with young people. No specific experience is necessary as full training will be given, however empathy and a desire to help students thrive in the classroom are essential.

Further Information

Davison CE High 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

hr@davisonhigh.school

in PDF format FAO Mr Chris Keating, Headteacher.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01903 233835

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01211.



Job Reference: SCHO01211