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 . 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.
