Learning Support Assistant

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 47.36

Fixed term: Ending 31 August 2026

Start date: ASAP

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.

About the role

We are seeking an empathetic, highly motivated, resilient and team orientated Learning Support Assistant to work with us for 5 days per week from 8.45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Friday at our West Hove Infant, School Road site.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to help children engage positively with their learning and access the curriculum that respects their unique needs. As the role will involve working 1:1 with pupils needing a higher level of support, experience of working with children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia or challenging behaviour is desirable.

Closing date: 19 September 2025

Interview date: 24 September 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email to sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website: www.westhoveinfant.school.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.