Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 
Chichester
Term-Time Only | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
Salary: Dependent on Experience £13.75 per hour
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our highly valued Resource Provision team in Chichester. This specialist setting supports students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver tailored learning and emotional support to pupils with EHCPs. You will help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment where children feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning plans

• Help implement strategies to develop independence, communication, and confidence

• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external agencies

• Support pupils with personal care (if required) and emotional regulation strategies

• Contribute to EHCP reviews and progress tracking

What We’re Looking For:

• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable)

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A willingness to learn and adapt in a supportive setting

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• A warm, inclusive and supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and CPD tailored to SEND support

• Opportunities to progress into HLTA or specialist roles

• Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!

If you are ready to inspire, support and champion our amazing young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your CV to amelia.sewell@teachingpersonnel.com.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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