Learning Support Assistant

Location: Brighton And Hove, UK

Salary: SCP 05-07

Education Phase: Secondary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Application Deadline: 4th of January 2026

About Us

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The Academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme. Students are well-prepared for future success. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond.

Job Description

To provide support for students with special education and disability needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs. Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum. Support the students as part of a planned inclusion programme and provide intervention strategies and programmes as requested. Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher. Provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement and attainment under guidance of the teacher. Assist with the development and implementation of Educational Health Care Plans / Behaviour Plans. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of students’ work. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student’s achievement, progress and issues in a suitable format. Provide advice and support to teachers and other support staff as the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs. Liaise with the complex needs service as requested to receive and disseminate advice given to effectively support the students across curriculum areas. Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parent/carer(s); and participate in feedback with parent/carer(s) under the teacher’s supervision. Assist the SENDCO in the development, monitoring and review of the students EHCP. Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher. Provide clerical/admin. Support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework invigilation of routine tests and examinations as required. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist students in their use. Participate in supervisory duties in accordance with the duty rota schedules to support the culture within the organisation.

Benefits

Join the Aldridge Education Family!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

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