Learning Support Assistant - Manor Green College

Manor Green College is an inspirational Generic Special School for 212 students aged who have Learning Difficulties and other complex needs.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work 35 hours across 5 days a week.

The successful candidates will work across the College as required with students who have either Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties including students on the Autistic spectrum. This may include one to one support of specific students with medical/behavioural needs and being part of a whole class team working to support a range of students. Experience working with SEND in a mainstream or special school setting is preferable but not essential.

What You Need to Succeed

Experience of working with students with SEND in either a mainstream or Special School setting would be preferable, but is not essential. The right candidate will have an enthusiastic, open minded and highly motivated personality, a positive outlook, a "can do" attitude, and a strong desire to help children succeed.

Job Details

Salary: £25,584 - £25,992 Full Time Equivalent (paid on a pro rata basis). Actual salary: £13.26 - £13.47 per hour (dependent on experience).

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to July 2026.

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, term time only.

Location: Manor Green College, Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0DX.

Closing date for applications: 3rd July 2026.

Interviews held: TBC.

Benefits

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including access to the WSCC Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling, physio and an exclusive rewards platform.

Safeguarding and Equality

Manor Green College 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. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Additional Information

Manor Green College reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the close date.