Inclusive Learning Support Assistant - Worthing

Inclusive Learning Support Assistant - Worthing

£400+ per week Full-time Term-time only

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to start or develop a career in specialist education?

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced support staff to join a specialist school supporting young people with complex learning needs.

Located in Worthing, this school provides a calm, structured, and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and present with a range of needs, including:

• Moderate to profound learning difficulties
• Autism and associated communication needs
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEMH)
• Sensory needs (hearing and visual impairments)
• Physical disabilities
• Specific learning difficulties

The school uses a personalised, therapeutic approach to learning, with small class sizes and strong pastoral support to help every pupil thrive.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Support small group learning and targeted interventions
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and staying engaged
• Promote independence, communication, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists
• Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

This role offers excellent experience for those considering careers in teaching, psychology, or specialist education.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work, or similar)
• Are confident working with pupils with additional needs or challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Have a calm, consistent, and supportive approach
• Are positive, patient, and resilient

We particularly welcome applications from:

Graduates (especially Psychology) Youth Workers Behaviour Mentors SEN Support Workers

Previous experience in schools is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions to develop your skills and knowledge
• Dedicated support from your own consultant
• Referral scheme offering a £50 Amazon voucher when referred colleagues complete 5 days of work
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from partners

All candidates must hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.