Learning Support Assistant Park Primary School

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Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term for one academic year.

Required to start September 2026 (subject to pre‑employment checks).

08:30 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, including midday meals supervision.

Term time only.

Grade 4 Point 5‑6: £24 790 – £25 183 pro rata per annum.

Are you looking to join a school with a family feel and a dedicated, enthusiastic team? Buckingham Park Primary is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team where learning together and learning for life are integral to our ethos.

• Has a patient and encouraging approach
• Has a passion for supporting teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Is enthusiastic with a caring attitude
• Is keen to work as part of a team, is very flexible and has experience of working with primary‑school‑age children
• Is prepared to attend to pupils’ personal needs including First Aid matters
• Is discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• Is prepared to carry out lunchtime supervision when children play and eat their lunch
• Is prepared to support children with special educational needs in small groups and/or in 1:1 situations

Candidates should ideally have a qualification for Teaching/Support Assistant and possess GCSE/’O’ Level in Mathematics and English, as well as being able to relate well to children. First Aid training would be desirable but not essential as training may be given.

• A friendly, supportive team
• Happy, enthusiastic, highly motivated children
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• The chance to make a difference to young children’s development

The post is a temporary position initially for up to July 2027 with a possibility to extend.

Salary: £24 790 per annum – pro rata (pay award pending)

Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 academic year

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Interviews: TBC

Buckingham Park Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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Please download the job description and application form attached, complete the application form and outline your motivations for applying and explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role.

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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01273 453515.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO
02878.