Specialist Unit Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Sudbury seeks a Specialist Unit Learning Support Assistant to support students with moderate learning difficulties. This full-time, permanent role involves a holistic approach to education, ensuring inclusive development and empowerment for children with additional needs. Join a dedicated team committed to improving student outcomes in a warm and nurturing environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND children preferred.
• Holistic approach to social and emotional development.
• Empower children to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Support primary aged pupils with learning difficulties.
• Work within a nurturing team environment.
• Develop individual education plans for students.

Skills

Compassion

Inclusiveness

Job description

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• St. Gregory CEVC Primary School – Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2BJ
• Grade 2 Point 2
• 28.75 hours a week, 38 weeks per year
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7411
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Job Description

• St. Gregory CEVC Primary School – Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2BJ
• Grade 2 Point 2
• 28.75 hours a week, 38 weeks per year
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7411
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

St Gregory is a friendly, outwards-looking single form entry primary school in Sudbury, with a Nursery and a Specialist Education Unit. We are a Local Authority maintained school and part of the Diocese of St Edmunsbury and Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to join the wonderful team in our Specialist Unit.

Our Specialist Unit staff are a fun, nurturing, professional team who support all primary aged pupils who have moderate learning difficulties and complex additional needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and the majority of the pupils are working on the Pre-Key Stage Standards.

We are looking for candidates who:

• can support a holistic approach to social and emotional development as well as academic learning
• value the whole child and all their successes, empowering them to be the best that they can be
• have experience of (or a passion for) supporting SEND children
• are compassionate, inclusive and treat everyone with respect
  
  
  

We can offer:

• friendly, enthusiastic children with a sense of fun and a love of learning
• a school with a strong commitment to inclusion and a kind, caring, respectful ethos
• the opportunity to work alongside skilled, supportive colleagues who go above and beyond for the children in their care.
  
  
  

For more information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mr Daniel Woodrow, Headteacher, by either calling 01787 372418 or by emailing [e-mail] .

To find our more about us, please visit our website (stgregoryschool.co.uk) or our Twitter / X profile (x.com/StGregoryCEVCP) .

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Mrs V Gane in the school office by either calling 01787 372418 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

How To Apply

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and send your completed Application Form (docx) by email to [e-mail] .

Closing date: 4pm, 13 June 2025

Interview date: 17June 2025

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