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Learning Support Assistant

Abbots Green Primary Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ

This job expired on 11 September 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: USP Grade 3 SP 4-6 (fte £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual £18,073 - £18,650 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Abbots Green Academy

Learning Support Assistant

Start Date:  September 2026

Contract Type:  Part time, Permanent - 32.5 hours per week, 37weeks per year. Working hours: (8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday- Friday)

Salary: Grade 3 SP 4-6 (fte £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual £18,073 - £18,650 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a committed Learning Support Assistant to support learning. 

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• is child focused
• has a passion for education.
• can inspire a love of learning and nurture success.
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• is highly motivated and willing to help the school on its journey of improvement.

If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team and help make a difference we would love to hear from you.

We are part of the Unity Schools Partnership with other primary, secondary, middle and Special schools.  As part of the Partnership, we offer:

• friendly, well behaved children with a positive attitude to learning
• a commitment to developing you professionally
• a place in a supportive and creative staff team
• partnerships with other local schools as part of Unity Schools Partnership
• significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application then please contact Ang Morrison, Headteacher, on 01284 718818 or angmorrison@abbotsgreenacademy.co.uk

Closing Date: 09:00am, 11 September 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.

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About Abbots Green Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 608 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Abbots Green Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbots-green-primary-academy

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