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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 20,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RH15, Abbotsford, West Sussex

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Support Staff – Alternative Provision School

Temp & Permanent Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to education?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, resilient, and compassionate Support Staff to join an incredible Alternative Provision setting across West Sussex on both a temporary and permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly supportive and forward-thinking team that genuinely changes young people’s lives every day — with excellent progression and long-term career development opportunities available.

About the Provision

provides education and support for children and young people across West Sussex who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or are currently out of education for medical reasons.

The provision prides itself on offering a fresh and positive approach to learning, focusing not only on educational progress but also on supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.

With specialist centres, inclusion teams, and blended learning support, the school works closely with pupils to overcome barriers to learning and help them move forward towards a positive future.

The Role

As a Support Staff member, you will:

  * Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs

  * Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

  * Help create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment

  * Work closely with teaching staff and wider multidisciplinary teams

  * Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom

  * Help students regulate emotions and engage positively with learning

  * Encourage confidence, independence, and personal growth

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  * Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEN, or additional needs

  * A calm, patient, and resilient approach

  * Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  * A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

  * The ability to adapt and think on their feet

  * Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or mental health settings is highly desirable

What’s on Offer?

  * Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities

  * Fantastic progression and career development pathways

  * Supportive and welcoming team environment

  * Meaningful and rewarding work

  * Ongoing training and professional development

  * The opportunity to genuinely make a difference in young people’s lives

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same and your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the advert or contact Callum at The HireWorks for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities

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