Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 17 July 2026 with the possibility of an extension

Hours: 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Scale: NJC 3-5

Actual Salary: £10,375 – £10,704 (FTE Salary: £24,412 – £25,583)

Closes: Friday 24 April 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Interviews: Tuesday 28 April 2026

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Iceni Primary Academy Hockwold is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging, primary academy.

About you

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Iceni Primary Academy?

We have a key focus on staff well-being, with a number of initiatives in place across the academy including bespoke departmental marking and assessment policies which have dramatically reduced teacher workload. If you want to inspire, aspire, and achieve, come, and join something special and make your mark. We aim to provide our young people with the qualifications, skills, and attributes to have a successful and happy life.

In return

You can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant, please see our application pack, and visit our careers page.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.