Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA.

Contract: Full time equivalent – salary £27,254 – £27,694 (pro rata to 10.42 hours per term time working). Contractual hours: 10.42 hours per week (five afternoons, 1.15pm-3.20pm, Monday to Friday).

Start date: As soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to support children in engaging with their learning and accessing the curriculum in ways that respect their individual needs.
• Assist with or support interventions such as phonics, reading and speech & language.
• May be required to work at any of the three federation sites: School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.

Qualifications & Desirable Experience

• Experience working with children with additional needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia) is desirable.
• Experience running phonics, reading or speech & language interventions is desirable.
• Level B or equivalent qualifications in education support services (see attached job specification).

Key Dates

Closing date: 26 May 2026. Interview date: 4 June 2026.

Application Process

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk. CVs or resumes will not be accepted.

Additional Information

• Post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Company Information

• Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality.
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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