High Down School have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant.
Work within a learning framework set by the classroom teacher(s) and /or the SENCO, provide support for the individual needs of a named child, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities, in a safe and healthy environment to learn and develop both academically and emotionally.
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 (Full Time), Actual Salary: £9,613.91 - £9,766.48
Contractual hours: 15.83, Basis: Part Time, Job type: Support Staff - Educational, Job category: Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support
Hours: 15 hours 50 mins per week, Term Time Only & 5 Inset Days, Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2026, Start Date: ASAP
The Role
High Down School have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant.
Work within a learning framework set by the classroom teacher(s) and /or the SENCO, provide support for the individual needs of a named child, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities, in a safe and healthy environment to learn and develop both academically and emotionally.
Post-holders Will Be Required To Work
15 hours 50 mins per week, term time only to include 5 INSET days.
The hours of work are 09.00-12.10 Monday to Friday.
Our School
High Down Schools are comprised of a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, with a strong reputation for being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be able to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents
* Be passionate about making a difference to all children
* Have some experience in working with children in a classroom setting and ideally have experience of working with children who have SEND
* Be flexible and able to work collaboratively and proactively within a busy team
* Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and improve
* Be keen to undertake training relevant to the role
* Be resilient, positive, patient and compassionate.
We Can Offer You
* A fabulous working environment
* Friendly and successful school
* A positive ethos with a dedicated and hard-working staff team
* Access to rewards and benefits including High Street Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and health and wellbeing support.
* Good pension scheme with significant employer contributions
* Career opportunities across schools within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 30 schools in the Trust.
Application Details
All applicants are advised to refer to the Application Pack before submitting an application. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CVs.
For an informal discussion, please contact the school on Closing Date: 10 October 2025, Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership High Down School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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