Job Description

About the Role

Full time temporary Learning Support Assistant vacancy

We are looking for a highly motivated part-time Learning Support Assistant, to support a child with an EHCP in Reception. You will need to have experience of working with young children in school, to join our friendly and supportive team, as soon as possible. This role is from 8.30-3pm, to start as soon as possible.

Pay:

Grade 3, point 3 to 4: 24,796 - 25,185 pro rata, term time only

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm

Total Hours:

27.5 hours per week



Application forms and further information are attached to this advert. Applications should be emailed to office@thegattons.co.uk

Safeguarding Statement

This 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.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



Please contact us if you would like more information about the role.

Closing date:

9am, 21st November 2025

Interview date:

TBC


Further Information


The Gattons Infant 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

office@thegattons.co.uk

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

01444 235071

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01343.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

21 November 2025