Casual Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE43 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working Hours: Flexible, as required during the school day Typical Hours: Between 8:30 and 15:30
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £14.86 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
- Do you enjoy helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success?
- Are you looking for a rewarding role with the flexibility to fit around your existing commitments?
- Are you caring, resilient and committed to making a positive difference every day?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
Due to the continued development and expansion of our Pastoral, SEN and Inclusion provision, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Casual Learning Support Assistants to join our highly experienced team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support students who require additional intervention and assistance to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff and families to ensure that all learners can access education successfully and confidently.
The position provides valuable experience supporting students with a range of learning, pastoral and additional needs within a successful secondary school environment. It is particularly suited to aspiring teachers, graduates, former education professionals, youth workers, or those seeking flexible and rewarding employment.
This casual Learning Support Assistant role offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal for individuals who are not looking to commit to fixed weekly hours.
Whether you are balancing family commitments, studying, returning to work, semi-retired, or looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in teaching or another education-related profession, this role allows you to work on an as-needed basis while making a real difference to young people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Support
Provide targeted support to students, including those with special educational needs, ensuring they can access learning and participate fully in school life.
Building Independence
Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience and independence whilst maintaining high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
Learning and Progress
Support teaching and learning activities and provide feedback to students under the guidance of the class teacher.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Good qualifications to at least GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
- Experience of working with children or young people in an educational, community or support setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive professional relationships with students.
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students' needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of and commitment to the school's Christian ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key elements: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where they can truly excel, both academically and personally.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.
Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.
For further details on our school see our vacancies page, where you can view a video or PowerPoint from our Executive Head Teacher, Reverend Millwood.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
- Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Further information about the job
To apply, please complete the application form available on the website, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. This must be emailed to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by 9am Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Interviews to be held at a later date.
The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01293423690
School location
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