Learning Support Assistant

Vacancy Type

Term-Time Only

Location

Eastbourne BN20 7XL

School

Prep School and Nursery

Application Deadline

Friday September 11 2026

Job Summary

Bedes Trust requires experienced and supportive individuals to join the Learning Enhancement Department as a Learning Support Assistantat our Prep School.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the learning of children in a year group from Reception to Year 6 with a particular focus on pupils with emerging or identified special educational needs. They will collaborate with the class teacher and Head of Learning Enhancement to support the planning and delivery of high quality adaptive teaching for all pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who will be working with our Head of LE to build a strong knowledge of pupils with SEN and how they learn to help maximise the progress of all pupils in the class. They will lead 1:1 or small group interventions to support speech and language literacy numeracy fine motor skills and study skills.

We will be offering the following permanent roles working Term Time only (33 weeks per year):

- 30 hours per week of08:00 - 16:00 Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

- 37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday from 08:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

Offering an attractive hourly rate between 13.47 - 15.00plus holiday pay dependent on experience (28094 - 31285 Full Time Equivalent).

Bedes offers arange of fantastic employee benefits including:

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail Discounts

• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership

• Eye care vouchers

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)

• Complimentary Lunch provided

• An idyllic working location by the sea!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact . Please note that we are unable to accept CVs applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date:Friday 11th September 2026 at 8am.

Bedes Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expressions nation of origin age languages spoken colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bedes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check

Job Profile

Required Experience:

Junior IC