Learning Support Assistant (Post-16)

Post-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - KS5 - Horsham

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £27,122 per annum (paid 52 weeks)
Contract: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Behaviour Support Worker looking to work with young people in a Post-16 setting?

We are recruiting a Post-16 Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, supporting students in Key Stage 5, specifically with their PSHE lessons. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured and supportive environment, helping young people develop independence, life skills, and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.

The Role

As a Post-16 Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially, helping them engage with learning and develop essential life skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons through 1:1 and small group interventions
• Assisting with behaviour management, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Promoting independence, communication, and social development
• Supporting preparation for life beyond education, including life skills
• Working closely with teaching staff to support progress and outcomes
• Following safeguarding procedures and contributing to training and development

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, Behaviour Support Worker, or similar
• Have worked with young people with SEN, SEND, or additional needs
• Are calm, patient, and consistent in their approach
• Are confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Are strong communicators and team players
• Are passionate about supporting independence and positive outcomes

Why Apply?

• £27,122 annual salary paid across 12 months
• Long-term opportunity with a clear temp-to-perm pathway
• Supportive specialist school environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in SEN education

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to support Post-16 students in Horsham, apply today to be considered.

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