Learning Support Assistant (Brighton Aldridge Community Academy)
Location: Brighton And Hove, UK
Salary:
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary;
Job Roles: Teaching Assistant;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Monday, 25th May 2026
Interview Date: W/C 04/05/2026
Expected Working Start Date: asap
About the School:
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship-supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond
About the Role:
Overall Purpose of the Role:
To provide support for students with special education and disability needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
Essential Criteria
Education
- Educated to at least GCSE standard including Maths and English Grade C/5 or above
- NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification
- Basic First Aid or willingness to undertake it
- Team Teach Training or willingness to undertake it
- Experience:
- Experience of working in a school environment
- Experience of working with students with behaviour needs
- Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
- Experience of effective classroom behaviour and management strategies
- Experience of working with families and students from disadvantaged communities
Other skills and qualities:
- Ability to communicate verbally with, and write reports for, a range of stakeholders, including Governors and external agencies
- 'Warm firm', equitable approach that hears the views of all and maintains the standard of excellence.
- Absolute commitment to Trust operating norms and the Trust mission
- Able to build strong professional relationships with colleagues at all levels; building credibility and earning thoughtful fellowship.
- A disposition for learning, willing to listen and self-aware; not taking self too seriously and considering the differing views of others.
- Excellent communication skills: accurate, concise, warm, coherent and clear (both written and oral)
- Strong organisational skills and time management, able to adjust and flex and mindful of highest priorities at any point in time.
Online Social media Checks:
If you are shortlisted for the position, Aldridge Education will carry out online searches, including a review of your social media presence, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. These checks are conducted in accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. The purpose of this process is to identify any publicly available information that may present potential safeguarding concerns and to ensure that appropriate due diligence is undertaken.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Aldridge Education, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
