Learning Support Assistant

Job description

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. We are a vibrant, creative and inclusive school community, with outstanding Ofsted in all areas.

We are seeking an empathetic, highly motivated, resilient and team orientated Learning Support Assistant to work with us for 5 days per week from 8.40am until 3.20pm, Monday to Friday.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

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. Experience of working with early years children is essential and experience of working with additional needs such as autism, ADHD or other behavioural diagnoses is desirable.

The applicant must also be willing to undertake training to support the medical needs of children in school.

This is a federation post and successful candidates may be asked to work at any one of our 3 sites.

Closing date: 6 th October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website: www.hovejuniorschool.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

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

West Hove Infant and Hove Junior 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.