Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Felixstowe School in Felixstowe, Suffolk is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant. The role is permanent and starts Autumn Term 2026, 22.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

3 days per week, 8am to 4pm, with duties including supporting a student on an EHCP, leading small group interventions, and providing personal and medical care with full training provided. The post requires independent work and a collaborative team ethos, with a flexible mindset, strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a student with an EHCP.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support a student on an EHCP.
• Lead small group intervention as directed by the SENCO.
• Work on a 1-to-1 basis with students.
• Provide personal and medical care and support for individual students (full training will be provided).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

• Felixstowe School


• Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9QR


• Salary: £13,024 - £13,228 actual per annum (£25,614 - £26,016 per annum pro rata)


• Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year *


• Contract: Permanent, required from Autumn Term 2026


• Reference: 5599

*3 days per week, 8am - 4pm.

Felixstowe School is seeking to appoint a motivated and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

You will be required to:

• support a student on an EHCP


• lead small group intervention as directed by the SENCO


• work on a 1-to-1 basis with students


• provide personal and medical care and support for individual students (full training will be provided).

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:

• can work independently but contribute to a strong team ethos


• is willing to work flexibly


• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• is able to solve problems and be proactive.

Closing date: 9 am, 22 October 2026.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.