SEN Learning Support Assistant – Southbourne Infant School

Company: EMEA3 Recruitment
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Location: Chichester
Job Description:

About Us

At Southbourne Infant School, we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time member of staff to join our great team. The role will be working with pupils with SEN.

Job Details

  • Contract Type: This is a permanent contract.
  • Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.30 – 3.30, with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
  • Pay: West Sussex Grade 4 (NJC) Points 5-6 (£25,583-£25,989) – full time equivalent)
  • Closing Date: Thursday 25th June
  • Interview Date: Friday 3rd July
  • Visits to the School are welcome and encouraged.

We are looking for a warm, caring, dedicated and organised person to join our friendly and supportive team, who is keen to help ensure that all children feel happy and valued in school and are therefore able to reach their full potential educationally.

The SEN Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for supporting children with additional needs, under the direction and guidance of class teachers and the SENCo.

The role will require some planning of learning provision under the guidance of the class teacher.

We welcome applications from qualified (NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent) and experienced Teaching Assistants. It is desirable that the applicant has experience working with children with SEN.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and flexible team player, required to work under the direct instruction of class teachers and the SENCo to support children with additional needs.

Further Information

Southbourne Infant 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect 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.

For questions regarding the role or the application, please email bursar@southbourneinfants.co.uk or contact us on 01243 372727.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02611.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026