Learning Support Assistants (Multiple Positions)
Grade 3 Point 4 – 6
£24404 – £25183 (pro rata)
Full time/part time available
39 weeks
*Sickness Cover and Fixed Term to 31 August 2025 available *
To start asap
Your role:
You will have an essential role in the school, encouraging students with Special Educational Needs to become more independent learners. You will help these students overcome their barriers to learning, so that they can achieve their potential. You will undertake specified work with individuals or groups as directed by the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo’s.
Your responsibilities:
You will work alongside Teaching staff and be deployed in a range of classrooms, either working with individual students or supporting small groups. You will need to have a flexible style and approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with both students and teaching staff, accompanied by the ability to be proactive and use your initiative.
You will need:
Good literacy and numeracy skills. Either Level 2 – GCSE grade ‘4’ or above in English and Maths
Strong communication skills
Experience of working with young people is essential – within a school setting would be an advantage but not a requirement.
About us
Our Learning Support team continues to grow and for the right candidate there may be development opportunities. King Edward VI School is a successful, oversubscribed 11 – 16 school. We have a strong, supportive staffing team and work hard to be positive advocates for all of our students.
We will offer you:
The opportunity to work within an excellent team environment with the desire to enhance the education experience of all our students.
There is an employment benefits package on offer through Suffolk County Council as well as a Local Government Pension Scheme. There is also on-site parking as well as nearby links to public transport.
For more information:
For an informal discussion only, please contact Sarah Trueman, HR Manager on (01284) 761393 ext 225 or email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply:
Further details are in the attached Job Description and on our website Vacancies – King Edward VI School (king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk) Completed application to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9 am Monday 13 January 2025
Interview date: TBC
* Pending establishment review Spring/Summer Term 2025
