Learning Support Assistant (Harbour Primary and Nursery School)

Hours of work: 31.6 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for 39weeks per year plus 5.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata

Closing date: Thursday 5th March 2026

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

Harbour Primary & Nursery School, Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9LX

Phone: 01273 514532

Email: office@harbour.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: www.harbourprimary.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting our youngest learners. You will work within a strong and dynamic team, supporting children to learn through play, make strong connections and ultimately supporting them to be ‘school ready’.

You will need a strong commitment to play-based learning and lots of energy and enthusiasm to play along aside our children, constantly modelling social, emotional and learning behaviour.

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and working as part of a team is essential.

The successful candidate will need a clear understanding of the expectations of the role of a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and experience in working with children. You need to have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, in addition to English and Maths GCSEs at Grade C or above.

The role will be in Nursery. The the working pattern will be 8.35am – 3.25pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Visits to the school are recommended.

Interview Date: Monday 9th March 2026.

Harbour Primary & Nursery School is fully committed to the safeguarding and well being of all children. Employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS and Health Checks.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.