East Sussex County Council
Learning Support Assistant - Fixed until July 2027 (Ark Little Ridge Primary)

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Hours of Work
15 Hours
Working Pattern
Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed Term
Until 31 July 2027
Closing Date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Contact Information
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7LR
Phone: 01424 752266
Email: info@arklittleridgeprimary.org
Website: www.arklittleridgeprimary.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ in all areas by Ofsted. (October 2023) It has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.
We are a two-form entry school with a full cohort of 60 pupils in each year group. Our staff are very committed to knowing each child and providing them with the very best care.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint TWO highly motivated Individual Needs Assistants to work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, mornings only, 9am to midday. These roles will be fixed term positions until 31st July 2027 as they are funding-dependent. They will involve supporting the learning and development of small groups and individual pupils.
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We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with great opportunities for professional development.
The Successful Candidates Will:
- Have an enthusiasm for working with primary aged children
- Have good literacy and mathematical skills
- Be hard working, resilient and adaptable to change
- Have an understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning
- An understanding of EYFS development is desirable
Benefits
If you have a passion to work within a school environment, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
How to Apply
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions please contact our Assistant Headteacher (SEND) Ashleigh Beischer by email at a.beischer@arklittleridgeprimary.org.
To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies.
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Start date: As soon as possible after successful interview, subject to recruitment formalities.
Contract: Fixed term – until 31st July 2027
Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, mornings only, 9am to midday.
Salary Scale: Ark Support (outside London) Point 4; Full time salary £25,185 per annum.
Actual pro-rata salary: £9,026.56 per annum (gross).
Closing date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026
Safeguarding Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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