Learning Support Assistant

Bluebell Primary School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebell Primary School in Norwich is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Enhanced Specialist Provision for EYFS pupils. The role supports pupils with diverse learning needs and promotes inclusive practice.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week, with a pro rata salary of £26,017 per annum. Start date ASAP. Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with different learning needs, including speech, language and communication differences, and autism.
• Flexible and adaptable with creative strategies to engage children.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience and resilience dealing with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the Enhanced Specialist Provision for EYFS in an inclusive environment.
• Work with colleagues to deliver bespoke learning support and monitor progress.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote welfare of children; contribute to DBS checks and policy adherence.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

• Scale C 4 (£26,017 per annum pro rata)

• Actual salary £19,569

• 32.5 hours per week

• Term time plus one week

• Start Date: ASAP

We need a passionate and determined Learning Support Assistant to work with our wonderful pupils in our Enhanced Specialist Provision for EYFS pupils.

You will:

• Be a kind, caring person, who knows that children learn best in an inclusive environment.

• Have experience in working with children with different learning needs, particularly experience of working with children with speech, language and communication differences, and those with an autism diagnosis.

• Be flexible and adaptable.

• Have experience of how to use creative and innovative strategies to engage children in school life and learning.

• Have patience and resilience when dealing with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be able to work individually and as part of a team.

In return we offer a vibrant school community and a supportive team. As part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust, we are also committed to your professional development.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Friday 23 October 2026, 0900am

Interviews: Wednesday 4 November 2026

This Academy 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 likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.