Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RB

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,510.00 - £17,785.00 Annually (Actual) Change salary as necessary

Learning Support Assistant job summary

About the Role:

As an LSA, you will play a key role in helping all children access learning and thrive:

• Support pupils within the classroom alongside the class teacher

• Provide 1:1 support to children with additional needs

• Work with small groups to boost learning and confidence

• Help build positive relationships and a sense of belonging

You’ll be an important part of creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The post-holder will demonstrate the Trust values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage, modelling professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to putting pupils first.

About You:

We are proud to be a relational practice school - we understand that strong, respectful relationships are the foundation of learning and development. The ideal candidate will:

• Be patient, caring and adaptable

• Have high expectations for all learners

• Be committed to inclusion and equity

• Use relational practice to support behaviour and emotional needs

• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills

Experience in a similar role or supporting children with SEND is an advantage, but not essential—we value the right mindset and passion most of all.

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 8am

Interviews Held: Monday 7 September 2026

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King's Academy Ringmer

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 659 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Ringmer website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-ringmer

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove