Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Short-term until Christmas 2026
Salary: £88–£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Chichester Area
Job Description
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school in the Chichester area.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide additional classroom support, encourage positive learning experiences, and help pupils develop confidence and independence.
The position is available for an immediate start and will run until Christmas 2026.
About the School
The school provides a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the guidance and support they need to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly school community and make a real difference to pupils’ educational journeys.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
- Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson delivery.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs and varying abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and participation.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
- Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
Additional Information
- Immediate start available.
- Short-term position until Christmas 2026.
- Daily pay of £88–£100, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
How to Apply
Click the APPLY button now, or call 023 8023 0340.
Visit www.supplydesk.co.uk/branch/sussex/ for more information.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.