Working Wednesday 12pm-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 3pm (0.5-hour unpaid lunchbreak) 14 hours in total. Supporting a child who has Neurodiverse needs and Social Communication difficulties. The Governors of St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary & Nursery School seek to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with a child with specific needs, requiring tailored support to access learning and thrive in school. This position is for a fixed term as the funding is only for the pupil's time in the Nursery class. Applicants should be aware, as per the terms of an INA or SEND support contract, should the funding situation change during the year, or the pupil leaves school, this role may need to change, or will no longer exist, but there may be other vacancies available. The hours will likely increase as the provision needs of the child increase. Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027 Start date : September 2026 About the Role Successful candidates will: Support the Catholic ethos of the school; Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the child; Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND); Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education; Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with; Be suitably qualified for the post, ie: have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher); Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job; Be able to work as part of a team and; Have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience of Makaton is desirable but training can be given. If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you. All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form. Closing date : Thursday 18 th June 2026 at noon Interview date: Thursday 25 th June 2026 How to apply : Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: gillpitman@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk Telephone : (01273) 327533 Website : http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags Additional Information Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974' and are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Company Information Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality St Mary Magdalen's 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.