Learning Support Assistant

Felixstowe School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring Term 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £20,732 - £21,058 per annum)
• Additional allowances:

  N/A

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Felixstowe School

Learning Support Assistant 

Contract: Part-time, Permanent - 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: NJC Scale 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £20,732 - £21,058 per annum)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

You will be required to:

• Support students to be successful in their learning.
• Lead small group intervention as directed by the SENCO.
• Work on a one to one basis with students.
• Provide personal and medical care and support for individual students (full training will be provided)

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:

• Can work independently but contribute to a strong team ethos
• Is willing to work flexibly
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is able to solve problems and be proactive
• Has an excellent sense of humour

 

Closing date: 9:00am, 10 April 2026

Interviews: TBC

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Felixstowe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Felixstowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/felixstowe-school

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