About the Role
Are you looking to join a school with a family feel and dedicated and enthusiastic team? Buckingham Park Primary are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team where learning together and learning for life are integral to our ethos.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a patient and encouraging approach
- Has a passion for supporting teaching and learning
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Is enthusiastic with a caring attitude
- Is keen to work as part of a team, is very flexible and has experience of working with primary school age children
- Is prepared to attend to pupils’ personal needs including First Aid matters
- Is discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
- Is prepared to carry out lunchtime supervision when children play and eat their lunch
- Is prepared to support children with Special Educational Needs in small groups and /or in 1:1 situations
Candidates should ideally have a qualification for Teaching/Support Assistant and possess GCSE/’O’ Level in Mathematics and English, as well as being able to relate well to children. First Aid training would be desirable but not essential as training may be given.
We can offer:
- A friendly, supportive team
- Happy, enthusiastic, highly motivated children
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- The chance to make a difference to young children’s development
The post is a temporary position initially, up to July 2027 with a possibility to extend.
Buckingham Park Primary is a successful school offering excellent provision. Governors and the Senior Leadership Team are seeking an inspirational person who has a passion for teaching and learning and who has the drive to help us achieve our vision of excellence and continuous improvement.
For more information, our Buckingham Park website can be found at https://buckinghamparkschool.co.uk
Job Details
Learning Support Assistants x 3 - Fixed Term
Grade 4 Point 5-6: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum. £13.26-£13.47 per hour
Salary: £24,796 per annum - pro rated
Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027
Working Pattern: 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, including midday meals supervision, Term time only
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Interviews: 8th July 2026
Required to start: September 1st 2026 (subject to pre-employment checks)
Further Information
Buckingham Park Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01273 453515
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02622.
Job Reference: SCHO02622
