Job Description

• Melton Primary School – Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PG
• Grade 3 Point 4-6 £24,404 - £25,183 per annum pro rata
• 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7924
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, Melton Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the development of children to work 1 to 1, or in small groups, with children across our school. This role is suited to current Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Early Years Practitioners, qualified teachers taking a career break or someone who has a genuine love of children and would like to begin a career in education (training is provided).

As a learning support assistant, you will:

• have excellent communication skills and use these to build strong relationships with children
• be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team
• have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense
• support children in fulfilling their academic potential but recognise that school is about much more than that
• value the professional relationships you build with children
• have a calm and patient approach
• enjoy learning and be able to share your enthusiasm with children
• value our children in their richness and diversity.
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• a ‘good’ school
• “Pupils (who) behave well (and) are thoughtful and considerate of others” (Ofsted, 2021)
• “Enthusiastic learners” (Ofsted, 2021)
• ongoing training and a supportive attitude towards career development
• an embedded curriculum, focusing on knowledge, skills, active learning and mental health
• a positive reputation within the local community
• a dedicated SENDCo and Inclusion Team
• a committed, appreciative and skilled governing body
• a strong school leadership team and highly trained, reflective staff who embrace innovation and share best practice
• rigorous processes to promote safety and wellbeing of all children and staff
• a wellbeing scheme for all staff
  
  
  

For more information

Please Read The Full Job Description (docx) .

Get a flavour of our fabulous school through our Facebook page (facebook.com/meltonprimarysuffolk) .

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, these can be arranged by contacting our school office by calling 01394 382506 or by emailing [email protected] .

How To Apply

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and complete an Application Form (docx) and return by email to [email protected] .

Closing date: 9am, 9 May 2025

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