Learning Support Assistant

Felixstowe School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 2 SP 3-4 (FTE £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual £20,732 - £21,058 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Felixstowe School

Learning Support Assistant 

Start date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Part-time, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed term to 31 August 2027 (linked to a named pupil)

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

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant. You will be required to:

• Support a student on an EHCP.
• 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 

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact the Operations Manager, Shane Hurren on 01394 288228 or shurren@fxs.org.uk 

Closing date:  9:00am, 27th July 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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Felixstowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/felixstowe-school

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