Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Farlingaye High School is 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.

Responsibilities

• Support within mainstream classrooms
• Provide one-to-one support for students with complex physical needs
• Work with students individually or in small groups to develop literacy and numeracy skills

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Qualifications

• Good standard of education and initiative
• GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) or equivalent in Maths and Englishessential)
• A Levels or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience of working in a classroom environment (desirable)

Hours and Contract

Hours: 18 or 24 or 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Reference

Reference: 8116

Salary

£10,446 – £17,410 per annum (£25,185 pro rata)

Location

Woodbridge, IP12 4JX, Woodbridge, Suffolk

How to apply

MyNewTerm. Only applications submitted via the school’s online recruitment process will be considered.

Contact

Julie Moore, SENCO, 01394 385720, jmoore@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Lauren Teeling, Head\’s PA, 01394 385720, hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date

9am 28 November 2025

Interview date

5 December 2025