One to One Learning Support in Early Years

One to One Learning Support Assistant

School Name: Fittleworth CE Village School

Salary:Grade 3 £25614.00 - £26,016.00 pro rata Term Time Only

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part time

Working Hours: 23.25 hours per week

Location: Fittleworth C.E. Village School

Advert Closing Date : 11/11/2026

Interview Date : 13/11/2026

Start Date - Once all of the relevant safeguarding checks have been completed for the successful candidate.

About Us

Fittleworth CE Village School is looking for a caring empathetic and enthusiastic One to One Support Assistant to support a pupil in early years. This position is for 3 mornings and two whole days term time only. This position is temporary for this academic year as it is linked to a child with an EHCP.

The learning support assistants main role is to provide one to one support for the pupil ensuring the pupil can integrate as fully as possible into class activities. To aid access to a full range of learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils' individual learning and social needs. The LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets set on the child's ISP/EHCP by the Sendco and class teacher.

Ideally applicants should have experience of working with children who have Special Educational Needs and or Early Years. To aid access to a full range of learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

What you Need To Succeed

Ideally applicants should have experience of working with children who have Special Educational needs and or Early Years.

We would like to hear from you if you are:

• You have experience of working with children with SEND
• Experience of working under direction and on own initiative.
• Good general knowledge of working under direction and on own initiative.
• Good general knowledge of English and Maths to GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning in early years, especially for pupils with additional needs.
• Empathetic and caring
• Passionate about supporting the child to achieve the best outcomes.
• Prepared to support the pupil in accessing the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and innovative
• Reliable, with high expectations of self and willing to take part in training to help support the pupil.
• Adaptable and creative
• A team player who will compliment and enhance our caring school community.
• Looking for opportunities for professional development.
• Positive in your outlook and optimistic about achieving the best possible outcome for the child you are supporting.

Safeguarding Statement

Fittleworth School 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect 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.