Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodbridge School in Woodbridge, Suffolk is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role involves delivering tailored support for students with additional learning needs, both inside and outside the classroom.

You will plan, deliver and assess learning activities with teaching staff, support pupils up to GCSE level, and lead small group or one-to-one interventions. The position is fixed-term for one year, with potential permanence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning needs.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess learning activities with teaching staff.
• Term-time only role with fixed-term contract initially.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support for students with additional learning needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Plan, deliver and assess learning activities in collaboration with staff and specialists.
• Support pupils up to GCSE level and contribute to IEP development.
• Lead small group or one-to-one interventions.

Skills

Intervention delivery

Collaborative planning

Pupil assessment

Inclusive learning

Job description

• Woodbridge School
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: £15,378 actual per annum (£23,995 pro rata)
• Hours: 30 hours per week,34 weeks per year (term time only)*
• Contract: Fixed term for 1 year with prospect of permanence.Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5341

*Up to 30 hours per week (across 4 or 5 days).

Woodbridge School isseeking a motivated, reliable, and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to join our well established and highly respected team.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience of students with additional learning needs by delivering tailored support both within and outside the classroom.

You will take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff and specialists. You will support pupils up to GCSE level, contribute to the development of individual education plans, and lead small group or one-to-one interventions.

Hours of Work

Ideally you will be able to work up to 30 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days.

Our core hours for the role are: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday and 8:30am – 1.30pm on Friday.

Actual working hours and days can be discussed at interview. This role is term time only, working 34 weeks per year.

The role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent thereafter.

You will also assist in exam access arrangements and promote pupil independence, emotional well-being, and academic progress. Your role will require initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to fostering inclusive learning environments.

Closing date:

1 pm, 2 September 2026.

Interview date:

week commencing 7 September 2026.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).