Learning Support Assistant

Boscocet; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic Primary School in Horsham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a part-time position, focusing on both academic and pastoral support for children. This role involves 30 hours a week during term time, emphasizing experience with children, including those with additional educational needs. Applicants should be team-oriented, creative, and capable of communicating effectively with parents and outside agencies. The school values a commitment to safeguarding children and requires relevant qualifications. Start date is as soon as possible, with closing date on March 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with additional educational needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and have high expectations of all children.
• Communication skills to liaise with parents and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a school environment.
• Assist in meeting the needs of challenging children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Team player

Creative flexibility

Communication with parents

Education

Relevant qualifications in child education

Job description

## Learning Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Horsham, West SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: NJC Grade 4, Scale Point 6Posted: 9th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 13th March 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1533778Job Reference: SRS004Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1533778* Share :LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT(Including Midday Meals Supervisor Duties)Grade 4: Scale Point 6 Permanent, Term Time Only Start: March 2026Hours: 30 hours per week, 08:30 – 15:00 Monday to FridayWe are seeking to appoint a keen and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team from Spring 2026. You will be providing good academic and pastoral support to children within our school. The post is 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:00, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. However, there may be some flexibility with the number of days worked.The successful applicant will:• have relevant qualifications and experience in working with children, with possible experience with those with additional educational needs• be a good team player• have high expectations of all children• have creative flexibility in meeting the needs of challenging children• be able to work with outside Agencies and communicate with parentsWe are committed to Safeguarding Children and this post is subject to satisfactory reference checks and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and health assessment.This is a Catholic Primary School and applicants should be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school.For further details, please contact the School Office.Closing Date: 13th March 2026Start Date: As soon as possible### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks### St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary SchoolPart of### BOSCO Catholic Education Trust