Library and Literacy Support Assistant

The Burgess Hill Academy, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 24 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 09.30am - 2.30pm, Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm, (some flexibility on start and finish times providing that the core requirement of covering break and lunchtime duties are met) Term time plus Inset days only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £15,230

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working pattern: 24 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 09.30am - 2.30pm, Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm, (some flexibility on start and finish times providing that the core requirement of covering break and lunchtime duties are met) Term time plus Inset days only Actual starting salary for 24 hours pw (calculated pro rata): £15,230 per annum. Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you have a passion for literacy? Do you want to support pupils with their learning and personal development?

The Burgess Hill Academy are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Library and Literacy Support Assistant to join the team. The Library and Literacy Support Assistant will be responsible for managing, developing and promoting the Academy Learning Resource Centre as an effective source for learning and a cross-curricular whole Academy resource. They will also teach literacy and reading skills across the Academy, including 1:1 and small group work, guided reading activities, managing the accelerated reader system and working as a Learning Support Assistant in some KS3 English lessons.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

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

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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About The Burgess Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1018 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Burgess Hill Academy website
• Email address: k.burns@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-burgess-hill-academy

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students’ wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.

It’s an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and we’ve revitalised outdoor areas fit for today’s students.

The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200.

Arranging a visit to The Burgess Hill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.burns@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk.

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