Learning Support Assistant - Chichester

Chichester Full-Time 24000 - 36000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Job description

Job Opportunity: SEN Learning Support Assistants (x2) – Primary School, Chichester

A nurturing and inclusive primary school in Chichester is seeking two dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to join their team. These roles are to start ASAP for an initial 6-week placement , with the potential for extension following review.

Location: Chichester
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 15:30pm
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Temporary (initial 6 weeks, placement to be reviewed)

About the Role:

You will be supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs , including complex learning and behavioural needs. Working closely with class teachers and the SEN team, you’ll help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support

Assist with learning activities and classroom routines

Support pupils’ emotional and social development

Encourage independence and positive behaviour

Help maintain a safe and supportive learning space

Communicate effectively with staff and contribute to pupil progress reports

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with children with SEN (preferred)

Patient, empathetic, and adaptable

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

Supportive school environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Potential for long-term or permanent placement

Professional development opportunities

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.