Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beeches Community Primary School in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 2 with personalised Special Educational Needs provision and high-quality classroom assistance.

The role is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, 39 weeks per year, with a salary of £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata. Applicants should have GCSE C or equivalent and ideally a Level 3 Early Years qualification, with strong English and Maths skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE C or equivalent and Level 3 Early Years qualification preferred.
• Experience delivering SEN support to individuals and small groups.
• Strong English and Maths competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised SEN support to individuals and small groups.
• Provide high-quality classroom support in Key Stage 2.
• Assist with maintaining inclusive classroom practice and behaviour.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Education

GCSE C or equivalent

Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred)

Job description

• The Beeches Community Primary School
• Address:Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4DG
• Salary:£25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata
• Hours:8.40am – 3.15pm Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year
• Contract:Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Reference:5441

The Beeches Community Primary School is a friendly and happy school. If you join our team, you can be assured that you will be part of a caring community of staff who put children at the heart of everything we do. We are part of a thriving multi-academy trust, ASSET Education.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Learning Support Assistant, who has experience in Key Stage 2 (ages 8-11). This a varied role which includes delivering personalised Special Educational Needs support to individuals and small groups of children as well as providing high-quality classroom support.

You will need to:

• relish the challenge of supporting learning in an ambitious and diverse school
• work with dynamic, forward-thinking staff with high aspirations for our children
• be a teaching assistant who exemplifies outstanding classroom practice, behaviour, management and high expectations
• be committed to life-long learning and open to excellent CPD opportunities
• have good levels of English and Maths competence - GCSE C or equivalent and a Level 3 Early Years qualification would be preferable.

Our aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy, maternity and paternity. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff, developing skills, training, further qualification and accreditation. The Beeches CP School offers a caring, friendly and welcoming environment.

For more information

Visits are strongly recommended, please contact Jo Mapplebeck, Business Manager for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit by calling 01473 741225 or by emailing [e-mail].

To find out more about the school, please visit our website.

Closing date:

12pm, 9 October 2026

Interview date:

15 October 2026

ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

You will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.