Learning Support Assistant (LNC)

Job Description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LNC)

Fixed Term Contract until July 2027

Salary: Grade 4, £26,427 per annum (pro rata approx. £19,998 per annum)
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday – 8:30am-3:30pm (with a 1/2hr unpaid lunch break) Term Time Only, plus INSET days
Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026  Interview date:  Thursday 5th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint skilled staff that will be part of the Learning Support Assistant team working with students in the Lavinia Norfolk Centre (LNC). 

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the Key stages.  

Successful candidates will have strength in meeting the diverse needs of our students, with a passion for inclusion.

Safeguarding Statement

The Angmering 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

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

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links 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 [insert email address]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Recruitment Pack - LSA (LNC)

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Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

•  Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to work under pressure
• A dedication to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of learners
• Is enthusiastic, proactive, resilient and resourceful
• Has good communication and organisational skills
• Feels positive about learning and working with young people with disabilities, learning and behavioural needs
• Has endless supplies of patience and the confidence to work with secondary aged students across a range of subjects
• Is able to work with students who require personal care
• Will be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for our students
• Has a passion for education
• Would like to develop their skills through CPD

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English.
• Basic Skills qualification Level 2 or Level 3 
• Specialist training – disability and/or learning difficulties