Learning Support Assistant in Felixstowe

• Felixstowe School
• Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9QR
• Salary: £13,024 - £13,228 actual per annum (£25,614 - £26,016 per annum pro rata)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year *
• Contract: Permanent, required from Autumn Term 2026
• Reference: 5599

*3 days per week, 8am - 4pm.

Felixstowe School is seeking to appoint a motivated 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 1-to-1 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.

Please read theJob Description (pdf)and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please call the Office Manager, Katy Cartwright on 01394 288228 or emailkcartwright@fxs.org.uk

To apply, please visitour website

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s 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.