SEN Learning Support Assistant

Holmbush Primary Academy, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,089.00 Annually (Actual) Fixed term until 23.07.27 - West Sussex NJC SP 3 - 31.25 hours per week - Term Time Only

SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary

Holmbush Primary Academy offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and compassionate 1:1 Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to make a meaningful difference to a child's learning and wellbeing as part of a supportive and professional team. The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

SEND Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. As well as working directly with the children’s teacher, the LSA is encouraged to use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.  This role will be predominantly based in a Reception Class and will include working 1:1.

 In particular, successful applicants should have: 

At least one years experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range 

Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment 

An understanding of children with SEN needs 

Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare  

Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable) 

Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures 

Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special

educational needs 

Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them 

You should: 

Be calm, patient and have good listening skills

Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff 

Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities 

The ability to use initiative 

Be willing to undertake direction and guidance 

Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies 

Be able to work as part of a team

Guidance on the Use of AI Tools in Applications

We recognise that many applicants now use AI‑assisted tools to support drafting and refining written content. At REAch2, the use of such tools is not discouraged. However, it is essential that:

• Your personal statement genuinely reflects your experience, skills, and professional values.
• Examples of impact are accurate, truthful, and drawn from your own practice.
• Your voice and authenticity remain central to the application.
• Details submitted align with what you can confidently discuss and evidence during interview.

AI can help you structure, edit, or polish your writing, but it cannot replace your professional judgement, lived experience, or personal reflection. During the selection process, you will be expected to speak confidently about the content of your application and demonstrate that it represents your own work.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.  

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. 

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 Holmbush Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holmbush Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmbush-primary-academy

Holmbush Primary Academy

At Holmbush Primary Academy, we set no limits to how far children’s learning might take them - and us.

It is a journey we’re all on together, the children, the parents and carers, and the school. We love how unique every child is and our small and nurturing environment allows them to develop in their own particular way.

We provide a safe, attractive, and stimulating learning environment for over 200 pupils ages 4 to 11. The classrooms are extremely well resourced; light, bright and airy and much larger than average-sized primary classrooms. It has a published admissions number of 30 and total capacity of 210 pupils. It also hosts Little Learners, a nursery for 3 and 4 year olds.

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