Job Description

About Us


We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is a Fixed Term Contract ending on 22/07/2026. Please note this vacancy will close at

Midday on 23/10/2025

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It's not necessarily your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.


As the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

About Seymour Primary School

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click Here .



To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.


Job Details

Salary:

24,796 plus 729 fringe (Estimated Actual 16,739 plus 492 fringe)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract until 22/07/2026

Working Pattern:

29.17 per week, 39 weeks per year

Location:

Seymour Primary School

Interviews:

04/11/2025


What You Need to Succeed


The ideal Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will be someone who is:


A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Consistent in a calm and fair approach

Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Further Information


Seymour Primary 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 apply via the TKAT website here.



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).



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

01293 533198

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01200.



LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

23 October 2025