Lead Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 28,142 - 29,540; Full time

Job summary

Horizon School in Lowestoft is seeking a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports pupils who require targeted intervention and works to identify barriers to engagement with education. We welcome applicants who can contribute positively to a caring, high-expectations environment.

The post is permanent, 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (job share considered). Salary is £28,142 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata). Closing date: 2 September 2026, 5pm.

Qualifications

• Expert communication skills.
• Superior listening and comprehension.
• Deep knowledge and passion for the subject matter.
• Ability to build caring relationships with students.
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Excellent preparation and organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to foster community and positive behaviour.
• Maintains high expectations for all students.

Skills

Expert communication

Superior listening

Subject knowledge

Building relationships

Friendliness

Preparation and organisation

Strong work ethic

Community building

High expectations

Job description

• Horizon School
• Address: Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD
• Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (job share considered)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5292

Horizon School is a Pupil Referral Unit that supports schools and pupils in the northern area of Suffolk.

At Horizon School, we support young people who are finding it challenging to succeed in mainstream education. We offer short-term intervention placements to identify any barriers to them being able to engage positively in their mainstream school and support students with strategies to enable them to achieve their potential. We are now seeking to appoint a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Horizon School. Our current team of staff are highly committed to supporting our students to ensure they get as much as they can out of their education at Horizon School. If you feel you could contribute effectively and positively to the school, we would welcome an application from you.

We are looking for a professional who has:

• expert communication skills
• superior listening skills
• deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter
• the ability to build caring relationships with students
• friendliness and approachability
• excellent preparation and organisation skills
• strong work ethic
• community‑building skills
• high expectations for all.

For more information

Please contact the school on 01502 539755 or by email to [e-mail] to request an application pack or arrange a visit.

How to apply

Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to [e-mail] or by post marked for the attention of Keeley Smart at: Horizon School, Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD

Closing date: 5pm, 2 September 2026.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.