13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    18 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 31.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 22 July 2026

Pay scale

NJC Grade 3 (points 3 - 4)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a Learning Support Assistant to work as part of our friendly school team with pupils from 4 – 11 years on a fixed term basis until 22 July 2026.

The individual appointed will need to demonstrate experience and skills in the following areas:

Be able to engage and motivate children appropriately and sensitively.

Have excellent organisational skills and be a good communicator.

Be able to use their initiative when working on their own and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Have ability to maintain good relationships with pupils and parents to foster a positive school ethos.

Be flexible to work across the whole school when needed.

Provide cover for break and lunchtimes as part of a team.

Be prepared to carry out First aid training.

What the school offers its staff

Full training will be given to the successful applicant in all aspects of the work to be undertaken.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Leechpool Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
417 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01403 210233

Leechpool Primary School is a large, friendly, vibrant school for children from 4 to 11 years old, situated in north-east Horsham. There are two classes in each year group, with no class having more than 30 pupils. We also have a 30 place nursery within the school grounds which is open 5 days a week.

We are fully inclusive and every child really does matter to us. We recognise the individuality of every child and endeavour to meet their needs in a caring way, always challenging and supporting them to take the next steps in their learning.

Arranging a visit to Leechpool Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@leechpool.w-sussex.sch.uk.

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