KS1 SEN Learning Support Assistant - Shelley Primary School, Horsham

Salary: West Sussex Grade 3, Points 3-4, £24,796-£25,185 per annum pro rata, term time only (actual salary £16,934–£17,200).

Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time 8:45am to 3:15pm (includes 30‑minute lunchtime duty and 30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Location: Shelley Primary School

Interviews: Thursday, 25th June 2026

We seek a learning support assistant who is:

• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Capable of building positive relationships with pupils and adults
• Resilient, flexible and solution-focused
• A team player eager to learn and develop

Shelley 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.

To apply for this role, please download the recruitment pack, job description, personal specification and application form below. 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

Should you have any questions regarding the role, or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 265343.

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Reference Number: SCHO02487