Learning Support Assistant (Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy)

• Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
• (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
• Fixed term: Until 22 July 2027
• Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

Little Ridge Avenue

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN37 7LR

Phone: 01424 752266

Email: [email hidden]

Website: https://arklittleridgeprimary.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ in all areas by Ofsted. (October 2023) It has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable..

We are a two-form entry school with a full cohort of 60 pupils in each year group. Our staff are very committed to knowing each child and providing them with the very best care.

We are seeking to appoint, as early in the new academic year as possible, TWO highly motivated Individual Needs Assistants. These roles will be fixed term positions for twelve months as they are funding-dependent. They will involve supporting the learning and development of small groups and individual pupils. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with great opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidates will

• have an enthusiasm for working with primary aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working, resilient and adaptable to change
• have an understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning
• an understanding of EYFS development is desirable

If you have a passion to work within a school environment, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions please contact our Business Manager, Dean Lennard, by email at [email hidden] .

To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies .

Start date: As soon as possible after successful interview, subject to recruitment formalities.

Contract: Fixed term – until 22nd July 2027

Hours: A minimum of 20 hours per week, term time only, with exact working days/times to be agreed on appointment.

Salary Scale: Ark Support (outside London) Point 3; Full time salary £24,795 per annum.

Actual pro-rata salary to be £13.21 per hour (gross).

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026