Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Haverhill is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. The successful candidate will help motivate pupils and work closely with teachers to support learning. This permanent role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for education and a desire to progress learning and skills.
• Previous experience working within a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support all learners and motivate groups of pupils.
• Keep records and paperwork up to date.
• Work closely with the class teacher.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Level 3 qualification in education/childcare or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

• New Cangle Community Primary School - Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 0DU
• £24,404 - 27,269 pro rata
• 30.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent
• Reference: 7448
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

We are looking for a talented and confident Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within our friendly and fun primary school. The school itself has established a strong reputation within the local community, with its recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as ‘Good’.

We are looking to appoint someone who can motivate groups of pupils and work closely with the class teacher to support all learners. You will need good literacy and numeracy skills.

You will need to:

• have a passion for education and a desire to progress learning and skills
• be motivated and confident
• be someone with a commitment to our school's core values and a focus on the pupils
• be able to keep records and paperwork up to date
• be an excellent team player who can also use your own initiative to work independently
• be able to demonstrate high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• be flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the learners, class or school.
  
  
  

Ideally you will also have the following desirable, but not essential, qualities that we are looking for:

• previous experience working within a school setting
• a Level 3 qualification in education/childcare or equivalent
• practical experience in working with SEND pupils one to one.
  
  
  

This post also includes 5 hours of mid-day supervisor hours.

We offer a supportive, motivating and engaging working environment. New Cangle Community Primary School is committed to providing continuous professional development for all staff and would provide valuable experience to staff wishing to strengthen their understanding of inclusion, the delivery of an accessible curriculum and understanding of multidisciplinary working.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) .

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01440 702143 or emailing: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (New Cangle Community Primary School)

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (docx) by email to: [e-mail]

Closing date: midday, 11 June 2025.

Interview date: week commencing, 16 June 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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