Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Stowmarket is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide vital support to children with autism. This part-time position involves working with teachers to improve children's educational outcomes, fostering a safe and stimulating environment. The role is vital for enhancing students' learning experiences and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning and care support for children with autism.
• Assist in developing and delivering educational support plans.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

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• Address: Crawfords CEVA Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3QZ
• Salary: £12.26 per hour (annual increments linked to performance management)
• Hours: Part Time. 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of more hours if funding allows
• Contract: Fixed Term, linked to named child. Required from September 1 2025
• Reference: 7595
  
  
  

Job Description

• Address: Crawfords CEVA Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3QZ
• Salary: £12.26 per hour (annual increments linked to performance management)
• Hours: Part Time. 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of more hours if funding allows
• Contract: Fixed Term, linked to named child. Required from September 1 2025
• Reference: 7595
  
  
  

To provide learning and care support for two delightful year 2 children with autism. To be part of the team working around these children, working towards positive outcomes for their education. Supporting the pupils with routines, transitions, behaviour management, communication and intimate care.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supporting the pupils in the classroom and playground as necessary. Building a positive relationship with the children, families and colleagues.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of education support and care plans.
  
  
  

Teaching and learning

• Working with the class teachers and special needs lead in school in order to adopt relevant strategies to support and increase the children’s achievements.
• Contributing ideas to the planning of learning activities and delivering activities when directed inside or outside the classroom.
• Helping the pupils achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Promoting, supporting and facilitating inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils.
• Using effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures Helping manage teaching space and resources to maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers and parents on the children's progress, attainment and barriers to learning.
• Reading and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
• Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals.
• Sharing knowledge and understanding of children with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals.
• Communicating effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers.
• Keeping other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any areas of concern. Collaborating and working with colleagues and other relevant professionals.
• Developing effective professional relationships with colleagues.
  
  
  

Professional development

• Helping to keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Taking opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
• Taking part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
  
  
  

Other Areas Of Responsibility

Safeguarding

• You will work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• You will promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
  
  
  

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Disclosure Form (Word)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01449 673253 or emailing: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (Crawfords CEVA Primary School)

How To Apply

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

Closing date: 8 July 2025.

Interview date: 11 July 2025.

Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

“This school is fully committed to safeguarding our pupils by promoting the welfare of children. We require all staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to enhanced DBS checks and further safeguarding checks as appropriate to the role.”

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