Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Public transport links

Job summary

King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with Special Educational Needs, helping them become more independent learners. You will undertake specified work with individuals or groups under the SENDCo guidance.

You will also undertake a daily lunchtime supervisor duty, managing your area and ensuring students are safe and respectful. No prior experience required; enthusiasm for working with young people and clear communication are

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills; level 2 GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics.
• Strong communication skills to support students and collaborate with staff.
• Experience of working with young people is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to support learning and independence.
• Be deployed in classrooms and support teachers, building positive relationships.
• Proactive, initiative-driven in following school policies and safeguarding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy

Experience with young people

Education

GCSE English & Maths (minimum grade 4)

Job description

• King Edward VI School
• Address:Grove RoadBury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary:£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata (£15,088 - £15,570 per annum)
• Hours:Part time, 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time + 1
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5365

King Edward VI Schoolare seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

Your role:

You will have an essential role in the school, encouraging students with Special Educational Needs to become more independent learners. You will help these students overcome their barriers to learning, so that they can achieve their potential. You will undertake specified work with individuals or groups as directed by the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo’s.

You will also undertake a daily lunchtime supervisor duty. You will be responsible for a set area within the school, supervising our students and dealing with any issues as they arise. You will need to have clear and confident communication skills in supporting students to be safe and respectful during their lunchtime break.

Teamwork will be key and you will be expected to follow school policies at all times. Experience of working with children and young people is not essential, more a willingness to show an interest in them and their lunchtime activities will help create those positive relationships with our young people.

Your responsibilities:

You will work alongside teaching staff and be deployed in a range of classrooms, either working with individual students or supporting small groups.You will need to have a flexible style and approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with both students and teaching staff, accompanied by the ability to be proactive and use your initiative.

You will need:

• good literacy and numeracy skills.EitherLevel 2 - GCSE grade ‘4’ or above in English and mathematics
• strong communication skills
• experience of working with young people is essential, within a school setting would be an advantage but not a requirement.

About us

Our learning support team continues to grow and for the right candidate there may be development opportunities. King Edward VI School is a successful, oversubscribed 11 – 16 school. We have a strong, supportive staffing team and work hard to be positive advocates for all of our students.

We will offer you:

The opportunity to work within an excellent team environment with the desire to enhance the education experience of all our students.

There is an employment benefits package on offer through Suffolk County Council as well as a Local Government Pension Scheme. There is also on-site parking as well as nearby links to public transport.

For more information

Please read the Job Description LSA, Job Description Lunchtime Supervisor (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact Sarah Trueman,HR Managerby calling 01284 761393 ext 225 or emailing: [e-mail]

Closing date: 3 September 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 7 September 2026.