SEN Learning Support Assistant - Parklands C P School

About Us

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Learning Support Assistant, who has a passion for working with children with additional needs to join our team at Parklands starting ASAP.

If you are motivated to make a real difference and want to be part of a team that places the happiness and achievement of children at its heart, then Parklands is the place for you!

We can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community.
• A calm and purposeful environment where children behave very well.
• Pupils who show strong levels of respect for, and understanding of, the needs of others.
• Pupils who are eager and motivated to learn.
• A leadership team with strong determination and ambition for the school’s future.
• Strong governor and parental support.
• Ongoing professional development, including training to support medical and additional needs.

We welcome, and would strongly encourage, visits from prospective candidates – please contact the school office to make an appointment you can email us at office @parklands.school or phone us on [phone removed]

Job Details

Salary: £18,345

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday. 8.30am-3.30pm

Location: Chichester

Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will:

• Work alongside children with Special Educational Needs, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Be calm, resilient, and nurturing when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Be punctual, reliable, and highly committed.
• Have a passion for Early Years education.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Support pupils with healthcare needs and assist with personal care and intimate needs, in line with the pupil’s individual healthcare plan and following appropriate training.
• Be committed to the school and contribute positively to all aspects of school life.

Further Information

Parklands C P School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [email removed]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [phone removed]

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03112.