Learning Support Assistant

Job description / Role

Job overview

£24,507 - £25,535 FTE
£16,595 - £17,291 Pro rata
29 hours per week, term time plus 5 staff development days (39 weeks)
November 2025 start
Week commencing 13th October 2025

At The Eastbourne Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing students to reach their full potential.

As a learning support assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting and supporting the school with students' day-to-day requirements, enabling their access to the curriculum and ensuring they receive an education that fosters future growth.

Our school is highly regarded for its inclusive approach to all students with special educational needs, and we welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about upholding and advancing this ethos.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local government pension scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) scheme
• Employee referral recruitment incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee assistance programme – wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please refer to the recruitment pack for contact details.

Applications should be made via the appropriate application channels. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, support is available as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance, we will not keep any details or application forms on file once the position is filled.

The Eastbourne Academy may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the shortlisting process.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Our school

The Eastbourne Academy is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading multi-academy trust for school improvement.