Learning Support Assistant

Sussex Learning Trust, Haywards Heath, RH17 5DP

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 25615.00 - £25615.00 fte

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP

30 hours per week term time only plus inset days

SLT pay grade C £25,615 - £26,017 per annum fte. Actual salary: £17,813 - £18,092

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and successful Additional Learning Support team. The role involves working closely with our SEND/EHCP students across a range of subjects to support students’ learning in mainstream classes and in specific Intervention sessions. 

As a Teaching Assistant you would:

Support students to access lessons across the school;

Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with;

Build students’ self-esteem and confidence;

Monitor, record and report on student progress;

Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.

If you have a genuine passion for education, and a desire to make a positive difference, excellent organisation and communication skills and a friendly and professional manner then we would be interested to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive, supportive relationship with our more vulnerable students. They will be flexible and able to adapt both to the developing needs of the students and the requirements of the teacher and department. The ability to work calmly under pressure and a willingness to learn and work with our digital systems will be required.

First aid/diabetic experience is preferred but not essential.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's learning and are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description below. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk 

Please note, we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. 

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

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.

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 Sussex Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Sussex Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sussex-learning-trust

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