St Mary's Church of England
Primary
SchoolLearning Support Assistant (KS1 - part time)
Overview
| Salary |
Learning Support Assistant (KS1 - part time) £12.85-£13.05 per hour (pay award pending) |
| Contract type | Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance, with the possibility of extending in future |
| Hours of work |
Mondays 8.30am – 3.15pm
(Fridays off)
Term time only |
| Start date | 1st September 2026 |
Job details
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support children in Key Stage 1, both in and out of the classroom.
The role includes:
- Providing classroom support alongside the class teacher
- Delivering small-group and 1:1 interventions
- Helping children to achieve their full potential academically and socially
You will work closely with the class teacher and Inclusion Leader as part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to ensuring every child thrives.
We offer:
- A welcoming and collaborative school environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- CPD opportunities through support staff meetings led by the Inclusion Leader
About Us
St Mary’s is a one-form-entry Church of England Primary School located in the heart of Horsham. We are proud of our warm, inclusive community and our lovely pupils, who are eager to learn and a pleasure to work with.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
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How to apply
Please complete the application form below and return to our school business manager at sbm@stmarysschoolhorsham.co.uk.
Closing date: Monday 1st June at midday
Interviews: To be confirmed
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
We value the diversity of thought, belief and background in our community that enables the school to be effective at challenging accepted norms and resilient in the face of continual change.
We aspire to a fully inclusive culture. We strive to offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities to support our staff.
Safeguarding
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment guidelines for all staff appointments. An enhanced DBS vetting check is required for all staff prior to the start of employment.
In line with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022 updates), please be advised we carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. The purpose of this search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which might need to be explored with the applicant at interview.
