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Lead Learning Support Assistants

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Lowestoft

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GBP 27,000 - 29,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lowestoft seeks two Lead Learning Support Assistants. This role focuses on providing support to students who struggle in mainstream education. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for helping students achieve their potential. The position is term-time only, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Expert communication and listening skills required.
Ability to build caring relationships with students.

Responsibilities

Support students facing challenges in mainstream education.
Help identify barriers to student engagement.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Organization

Friendliness

Community Building

Work Ethic

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Horizon School, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD
35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Permanent
Reference: 7330
Required as soon as possible

Job Description

Horizon School, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD
£27,269 - £28,624 (pro rata)
35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Permanent
Reference: 7330
Required as soon as possible

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

This is a term time only position and paid pro rata of the annual rate for 39 weeks

Job share considered.

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 2 Lead Learning Support Assistants 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 will 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.

To Find Out More And How To Apply

Please call the school on 01502 539755 or email: HRAdmin@horizonschool.org.uk to request an application pack or arrange a visit.

Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to HRAdmin@horizonschool.org.uk or by post marked for the attention of Keeley Smart at the following address: Horizon School, Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD.

Closing date: 5pm, 2 June 2025.

Shortlisting date: 3 June 2025.

Interview date: 10 June 2025.

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.

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