Key Role Information

Salary
£25615.00 - £25615.00 fte
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
15/11/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
SLT Full Support Staff inc double grades MAT | SCP3 - SCP4
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP

Fixed term until July 2027

30 hours per week term time only plus inset days


SLT pay grade C £25,615 - £26,017 per annum fte. Actual salary: £17,813 - £18,092


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and successful Additional Learning Support team. The role involves working closely with our SEND/EHCP students across a range of subjects to support students’ learning in mainstream classes and in specific Intervention sessions. 


As a Teaching Assistant you would:

  1. Support students to access lessons across the school;
  2. Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with;
  3. Build students’ self-esteem and confidence;
  4. Monitor, record and report on student progress;
  5. Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.


If you have a genuine passion for education, and a desire to make a positive difference, excellent organisation and communication skills and a friendly and professional manner then we would be interested to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive, supportive relationship with our more vulnerable students. They will be flexible and able to adapt both to the developing needs of the students and the requirements of the teacher and department. The ability to work calmly under pressure and a willingness to learn and work with our digital systems will be required.


First aid/diabetic experience is preferred but not essential.


If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's learning and are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description below. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk 


Please note, we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. 


Skills

Experience

Workable knowledge of IT (Word, Excel, Outlook and other Office programs) essential
Ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner.essential
Ability to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised.essential
Experience of working within a school or with young people
Experience of working with SIMS

Personal Attributes

Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships with students and staff. essential
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptionsessential
Passionate about advocating for children/young people with SEN and a willingness to develop knowledge.essential

Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (grade C/4+)essential

About Us


The Burgess Hill Academy

School Office

jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Sussex Learning Trust
Broad Street
Cuckfield
West Sussex
RH17 5DP

Safeguarding Information

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

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