Job Description

About Us

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our positive and hardworking team. We have a fantastic team of support staff at Orchards Infant School and we are looking forward to appointing a new member to our Early Years team. We are looking for someone who really understands early child development and wants to make a difference to young people's lives.



We can offer a purposeful play-based learning environment, with an impressive and extensive outdoor area. Our children make good progress in this environment due to the quality interactions had with all members of our staff team.

Job Details

Salary: West Sussex County Council - Grade 3 (actual salary 15,000.60)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: 27.5 hours per week, term time only

Location: Worthing

Interviews: 14/07/2025

Start date for this position: 04/09/2025

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidates will;


have the appropriate and relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ 3/ child-based experience GCSE passes at C or above in English and Maths be able to demonstrate skills and experience of working with Foundation Stage children in a play-based environment. be enthusiastic, caring and motivated be able to work as part of a team demonstrate the ability to use their initiative have good interpersonal skills

In return, we offer


an exciting and stimulating working environment opportunities for Continued Professional Development a friendly and supportive team committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential

Further Information

Sparkle Multi Academy Trust 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

A job description and application form are attached to this advert. Please return completed forms to the school address; Orchard Infant School, Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN12 6EN or email to Elaine Nicholson bm@orchardsinfant.school.



We warmly welcome visits to our school. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application, please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 700234.

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Job Reference: SCHO00642