Learning Support Assistant

Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,122.00 - £16,870.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant and driven Learning Support Team. Much of the work will involve support within mainstream classrooms with some requirements to work with students on an individual or small group basis to develop literacy and numeracy, and for some of the time with students with complex physical needs who require one-to-one support. An ability to empathise with students who have difficulties with communication and social skills is essential.

Candidates should possess a good standard of education, initiative and an ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and students. GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) or equivalent in Maths and English is essential and A Levels, or equivalent are desirable, Experience of working in a classroom environment is also desirable.

We are ideally looking for applicants who will be able to work 30 hours per week. However, we would consider requests to work either 18 or 24 hours and the ability to work a Friday would be an advantage. Please state the number of hours and days that you are able to work in your supporting statement which is part of the application form.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Moore, SENCO or Lauren Teeling, Head's PA either at the school on 01394 385720 or via email: jmoore@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 30th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday, 7th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and five primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

Commitment to safeguarding

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Farlingaye High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Farlingaye High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farlingaye-high-school

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