Library and Literacy Support Assistant

About Us

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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Job Details

Working pattern: 24 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 09.30am - 2.30pm, Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm, (some flexibility on start and finish times providing that the core requirement of covering break and lunchtime duties are met) Term time plus Inset days only

Actual starting salary for 24 hours pw (calculated pro rata): £15,230 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you have a passion for literacy?

Do you want to support pupils with their learning and personal development?

The Burgess Hill Academy are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Library and Literacy Support Assistant to join the team. The Library and Literacy Support Assistant will be responsible for managing, developing and promoting the Academy Learning Resource Centre as an effective source for learning and a cross-curricular whole Academy resource. They will also teach literacy and reading skills across the Academy, including 1:1 and small group work, guided reading activities, managing the accelerated reader system and working as a Learning Support Assistant in some KS3 English lessons.

What You Need to Succeed

Person Specification Requirements:

• Experience of working within an educational environment or with young people is essential.
• Demonstrable ability in English and Maths at GCSE level 5 (Grade C) or above.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) are essential
• Experience of supporting young people with reading would be an advantage
• Experience in a library would be an advantage
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships across the Academy.
• Ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner demonstrating sensitivity and ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Further Information

The Burgess Hill Academy and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Library and Literacy Support Assistant

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01433.

LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

07 December 2025