Learning Support Assistant - Grade C (Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nurs at East Sussex County Council

Brighton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

31022.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SEND Support, Makaton, Visual Aids, Risk Assessment, Behavior Management, Parental Engagement, Nurturing Care, Creative Provision

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £29,064 to £31,022 per annum pro rata, dependant on experience (actual £21,463 approx). Contract type: Permanent. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time. Closing date: Monday 29 June, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Interview date: Tuesday 7 July, 2026 (time TBC). How to apply: Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from the following website: Open vacancies and how to apply at Brighton & Hove City Council [https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council]. Alternatively, please download here the application form [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mjg2/~edisp/ucmfa09286355.doc] and job description [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mjg2/~edisp/ucmfa09286356.pdf] and email completed form to: jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk [jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk] Who to contact if you have a query: Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Tours are held on Thursday 25 June, at 4:45pm. To be added to our tour list, please contact James Stanley on: jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk [jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk]. The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated and nurturing LSA on a permanent basis. This post will be to support our children accessing alternative provision within our school who require individualised, creative and purposeful provision. We are looking for a special person who: * Has an interest and passion for supporting children with additional needs. * Is a calm, caring and resilient character. * Is keen to develop their practice through training and professional development. * Will work closely with class teacher to support the learning of children working at or pre-key stage. * Will be reflective and flexible. * Will dynamically risk assess and manage children’s safety. * Will follow our Empowerment Approach and school values to enhance the children’s learning. * Will have an understanding of strategies which support SEND learners, such as Just Right, Makaton, Visuals, structure and routine. * Can establish positive relationships with parents and families. We can offer you: * A supportive induction process. * Opportunities for you to develop your practice. * A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do. * A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team. * Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school. * A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment. * Wonderful school grounds, Forest School and access to our vast green spaces for outdoor learning. Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and creative support for children accessing alternative provision within the school. Work closely with class teachers to support learners at or pre-key stage while managing safety through dynamic risk assessments.