Learning Support Assistant (Claverham Community College)

Hours of work: 11.66 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).

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

Closing date: Friday 26 June, 2026.

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

Claverham Community College

North Trade Road

Battle

TN33 0HT

Phone: 01424 772155

Email: [email protected]

Website: Welcome to Claverham Community College | Claverham Community College, Battle, East Sussex

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join our SEN Department in the role of Learning Support Assistant ensuring that our students are able to access the curriculum and receive an education that gives them opportunities for future development.

The post would be suitable for a range of candidates including those who wish to gain experience of working in an educational environment or those who wish to pursue a career in working with students with SEND. The College has an excellent reputation for its work with all students with SEND and we are committed to these students reaching their potential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Be able to provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance, empathy and support for students learning.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have the ability to listen.
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Be comfortable working with individual pupils or small groups.

In return we offer:

• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Entry into the LGPS pension scheme.
• Access to Battle Sports Centre.
• An on-site nursery (ages 3 months-5 years) which carries a staff discount.

This role is 8.45am to 3.20pm for 2 days per week

If there is high interest in the position and candidates meet the requirements, we reserve the right to close the position earlier.

Further details and an application form are available from the website: Welcome to Claverham Community College | Claverham Community College, Battle, East Sussex

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Further details and an application form are available from the website www.claverham.org or email [email protected]

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.