Job Description

About Us


Would you like to work in a thriving and diverse community primary school? Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Are you resilient and child focused in your approach?



We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant who will be supporting children with SEND so that they can thrive in a mainstream setting.



You'll be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic team who collaborate closely, support one another, and share a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. Our school is a place where creativity is welcomed, professional development is a priority, and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.



If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is committed to inclusive practice, and is inspired by the idea of helping every child shine, we would love to hear from you.



Requests for flexible working patterns will be considered


Job Details

Salary:

Grade 3 scp 3 (Pro-Rata)

Contract Type:

Fixed term (1 year)

Working Pattern:

Term time only

Location:

Sheddingdean school

Closing date:

7th January 2026

Interviews:

9th January 2026


What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in the role you will need to:

Have experience of working with children with varying needs primary or preschool setting (essential) Have a good level of written and spoken English and functional level of mathematical skills and knowledge. (essential) Have NVQ2 or equivalent as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL) (desirable) Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils. (essential) Have an interest in how children learn and behave. (essential) Provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school (essential) Really care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult. (essential) Understand how children communicate in different ways (essential) Have training in aspects of SEN, i.e. ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism (desirable)

Further Information


Sheddingdean 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

sbm@sheddingdean.co.uk

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

01444 246532

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LOCATION

Burgess Hill/ Crawley/ Horsham/ East Grinstead/Hassocks

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

07 January 2026