Learning Support Assistant

Felixstowe School; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Felixstowe School in Felixstowe, Suffolk is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The post supports a student with an EHCP and involves 1:1 work, small-group interventions, and personal care responsibilities, with full training provided.

The role is permanent, part-time at 22.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a 8am-4pm pattern (3 days per week). Applicants should be flexible and able to work well within a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in a school setting.
• Ability to follow SENCO directions and work with EHCP students.
• Willingness to provide personal and medical care (training provided).

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 provided).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 fromAutumn Term 2026
• Reference: 5599

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

Felixstowe Schoolis 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.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

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.