Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team at an all-age special school. This role involves working closely with students who have complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism. You will play a crucial part in fostering a supportive learning environment, helping students thrive academically and socially. If you are motivated to make a difference in the lives of young learners and are eager to develop your skills in a rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs is preferred.
• A passion for supporting students with learning difficulties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism.
• Assist in developing tailored learning strategies and approaches.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Certification in Education

Experience with Special Needs

Job description

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• Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NN
• 29.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only*
• Permanent Contract (subject to a six-month probationary period)
• Reference: 7296
• Required as soon as possible
• 8.45am - 3.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (with a 40-minute lunch break).
  
  
  

Job Description

• Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NN
• £12.65 - £13.05 per hour
• 29.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only*
• Permanent Contract (subject to a six-month probationary period)
• Reference: 7296
• Required as soon as possible
• 8.45am - 3.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (with a 40-minute lunch break).
  
  
  

8:45am - 3:10pm Tuesdays and Fridays (with a 40-minute lunch break).

The advertised job is for Grade 3, Points 4 to 6. However, if you are currently already working in a school with continuous service, on Grade 3, between Points 7 and 9, please do still apply. Your application and pay point, will be considered.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join the team at our all-age special school. You will be working with pupils with a wide range of complex needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Complex Autism. The age range is 4 to 19 years.

You may have skills already, or be keen to develop skills, in working with pupils with complex needs, including Autism. You will be expected to be very flexible and must have a truly positive approach to the strategies used to develop practice in schools and settings for our pupils.

You will also be required to attend some training sessions and/or meetings after school and on P.D. Days, which are not part of the contracted hours; for these occasions, you would claim additional hours.

To find out more

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please contact us, via email on [e-mail] including your full name and ‘LSA Vacancy’ in the subject line.

Please also include your phone number in the body of your email and we will arrange a mutually convenient time to visit.

For full details about the role, please see our website at: www.hillsidespecial.org.uk/vacancies

How To Apply

If you think you have the qualities to fulfil this role and you want to make a real contribution to our school, we will welcome an application from you. All applications must be made on an official application form.

Full details, an application pack and how to apply, can be found on the school website at: www.hillsidespecial.org.uk/vacancies

Please email your completed application form to: [e-mail] or in the post to Hillside Special School, Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NN.

CVs cannot be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 9 May 2025.

Interview date: 19 May 2025 (all day).

This school 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. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.

No agencies or CV’s, thank you. To apply, please follow the application process above.

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