Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Bures; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bures CEVC Primary School is seeking an effective and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team. You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to help pupils access the best possible education at Bures, Suffolk.

We are offering a permanent position with 12.5 hours per week, pro rata salary £26,017 - £26,846, and opportunities to contribute to English and Maths teaching programs alongside experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Engage pupils in quality learning
• Enjoy working with individuals with varied strengths and needs
• Some experience of working with children
• Liaise closely with the class teacher
• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy teamwork

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships and implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes (English and Maths) as agreed with the teacher
• Participate in planning and evaluating learning activities with the teacher
• Provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and promote inclusion in the classroom

Skills

Engaging pupils

Teamwork

Communication with teachers

Humour

Job description

Job Description

• Bures CEVC Primary School
• Address: Bures, Suffolk CO8 5BX
• Salary: £26,017 - £26,846 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 12.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5465

Bures CEVC Primary School are seeking to appoint an effective and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and skilled team. You will be working under the guidance of our teaching staff to support our children access the best possible education.

We are seeking someone who:

• can consistently engage pupils in quality learning
• enjoys working with individuals with all sorts of strengths and needs
• has, ideally, some experience of working with children
• has an ability to liaise closely with the class teacher
• has a good sense of humour and enjoys working within a team.

Experience of establishing a positive relationship, implementing planned learning activities and teaching programmes, including English and Maths as agreed with the teacher, participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher including providing feedback to the teacher on the pupil's progress, and promote inclusion and acceptance of children within the classroom.

We are offering the opportunity for you to:

• enjoy the experience of learning alongside our happy, well-behaved children who are eager to shine
• work within an incredibly friendly, caring and supportive team
• benefit from the support of our strong Christian community.

We warmly welcome visits to our school. To find out more and to arrange a visit, please contact Michaela Harris by calling 01787 227446.

Closing date: 9am, 8 October 2026.

Interview date: 1pm, 14 October 2026.

Bures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

About the Team