LSA – Morning’s Only (Learning Support Assistant)

Location: Horsham
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Term Time Only)

A welcoming primary school in Horsham is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Autism. This part-time role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and keen to make a meaningful difference in a child’s school experience. You will work within the classroom, adapting learning to suit the pupil’s needs, while also supporting with sensory breaks and 1:1 activities outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with ASD in the classroom.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the child’s needs and encourage engagement.
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Facilitate sensory breaks and 1:1 sessions to help regulate emotions and improve focus.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual strategies.
• Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience supporting children with ASD, including managing sensory needs.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children’s development.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.