One to one Learning Support Assistant - English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational one to one learning support assistant to join us in the Autumn term 2026. This position is advertised as a fixed term contract, but may be extended according to funding.

In our most recent inspection, (March 2024) it was reported that, “Pupils flourish at this school: they … are proud of their school and rightly so; they are happy, confident and feel secure. … There is a gentleness evidence in the relationships between staff and pupils; everyone’s contribution is valued … Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school”.

We are a supportive, collaborative school that feels like a family, and where we truly live out our values of community, respect, inspire and belief.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome - please contact the School Business Manager to make an appointment and we look forward to showing you round our lovely school!

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term time only

Location: Goring-By-Sea, Worthing

Interviews: 21.07.2026

We are looking for a one-to-one learning support assistant to join our lovely team who:

• will uphold and nurture the values of our Catholic community

• understands the importance of safeguarding children and will prioritise this at all times

• has initiative, drive and knowledge & understanding of SEND

• is passionate about providing children with the support they need to ensure they achieve their potential

• has the willingness to undertake training to ensure that they are fully meeting the needs of the children

• is a professional with the highest expectations of all aspects of school life

• has passes in GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

• is enthusiastic and innovative

• has good interpersonal and communication skills

• is nurturing and caring and will have high expectations of all pupils

The capacity to be a member of bank staff for our before and after-school club would also be beneficial, but is not an essential requirement.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary 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. There will be an online check of candidates who are shortlisted.

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to bursar@englishmartyrs.school

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 502868.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02862.