Learning Support Assistant

Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual: £16,505 - £17,032 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant 

Sybil Andrews Academy

Start Date:  September 2026 

Salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual: £16,505 - £17,032 per annum) 

Contract Type: 29 hours per week / 38 weeks per year - permanent 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and vibrant Learning Support Assistant. You will have a friendly calm manner with high expectations of the children and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. 

Sybil Andrews Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership.  We invite you to join us and leave a lasting legacy across the school. 

Our core aims and values are:

• Making a difference to the lives of young people
• Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow
• A school which seeks to challenge itself
• A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues. 

So, what’s in it for you? 

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Supportive and positive SENCO
• Investment in your training and development
• Opportunity for career progression in our school or across the trust
• Wellbeing support service and staff wellbeing day 

The school currently has 650 students.  The school is just north of Bury St Edmunds and is a university style campus. The MAT is a Teaching Research school.  CPD opportunities are widely available and actively encouraged across the Trust schools. 

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Cassie Bergin, SENDCo, on 01284 413400 or email cbergin@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk  

 

Closing Date: 09:00am, 12 May 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 Sybil Andrews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sybil Andrews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sybil-andrews-academy

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