Learning Support Assistant – Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Brighton
Pay: £92.63–£98.55 per day
Contract: Part-Time | Term-Time Only | April Start
Employer: Supply Desk
About the Role
Supply Desk are looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work across our network of partner schools in Brighton and Hove. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them to feel confident, engaged, and ready to thrive in the classroom.
Our partner schools are warm, supportive environments where staff collaboration, wellbeing, and pupil development are at the heart of everything they do.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learning.
- Helping children with communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour, ensuring they stay focused and positive in class.
- Assisting teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons.
- Adapting support according to individual learning needs, promoting confidence and independence.
About You
You will be a nurturing, proactive, and patient individual who enjoys supporting children’s development. We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential).
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
- Can adapt to different classroom environments and support needs.
- Shows genuine enthusiasm for helping pupils succeed.
We Offer
- Competitive daily pay between £92.63–£98.55.
- Flexible part-time hours that fit around your schedule.
- Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive schools in Brighton.
- Access to ongoing CPD, SEN training, and a dedicated consultant to support your journey.
Requirements
- References covering the past 2 years.
- An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Minimum experience, training, or qualifications as specified to meet the role criteria.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and want a role where every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days — you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.