Leechpool Primary School is a large, friendly, vibrant school for children from 4 to 11 years old, situated in north-east Horsham. There are two classes in each year group, with no class having more than 30 pupils. We also have a 26 place nursery within the school grounds which is open 5 days a week.We are fully inclusive and every child really does matter to us. We recognise the individuality of every child and endeavour to meet their needs in a caring way, always challenging and supporting them to take the next steps in their learning.Job DetailsLeechpool Primary School - Early Years Learning Support AssistantHours: Full Time (31.25 hours a week Term Time Only)Salary: Grade 3 point 3 - 4, £24,796.00 – £25,185.00 Pro rataApprox Salary: £18,042.83 – £18,325.88We require an Early Years Learning Support Assistant to work as part of our friendly school team with pupils from 4 – 6 years.The individual appointed will need to demonstrate experience and skills in the following:
Experience of working with children aged 2 to 5 years.
Early Years qualifications are essential.
Be able to engage and motivate children appropriately and sensitively.
Have excellent organisational skills and be a good communicator.
Be able to use their initiative when working on their own and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Have ability to maintain good relationships with pupils and parents to foster a positive school ethos.
Be flexible to work across the whole school when needed.
Provide cover for break and lunchtimes as part of a team.
Be prepared to carry out First aid training.
Full training will be given to the successful applicant in all aspects of the work to be undertaken.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Only an application made on the correct form will be considered.Closing Date for applications – Thursday 11 September 2025 – 12 noonInterviews will be held – Monday 15 September 2025Applications are to be returned toWhat You Need to SucceedSupport for pupils:
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils for a range of needs, including those with learning challenges and disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in learning activities.
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self esteem and independence.
Support for teachers:
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.•Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning targets.•Support with the planning of learning activities.
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
Administer routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input etc.
Support for curriculum:
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses and needs.
Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, Early Years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop pupils’ confidence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lessons plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
Support for the school:
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of, support differences, and ensure all pupils have equal access and opportunities to learn and develop.
Contribute positively to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, when necessary.
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities, as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
Further InformationLeechpool 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.How to ApplyTo 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 toShould you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 210233NOTE 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 SCHO00866.Available documents
