Learning Support Assistant

• Ipswich High School 
• Address: Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary: Competitive *
• Hours: Full time, 30 hours per week or part time available, 34 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days)
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5484

*Salary: Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience.

Are you passionate about supporting children in achieving their full potential?

Ipswich High School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to deliver targeted interventions with small groups of pupils, or, on an individual basis.

You should possess a good standard of education, initiative and an ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and pupils. A good level of English, Mathematics and ICT is essential, as is a caring and patient nature.

Key Responsibilities:

• support pupils with complex needs across a range of subjects

• work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence

• promote positive behaviour and engagement

• provide pastoral support and contribute to pupil’s wellbeing

• assist with supervision duties and wider school activities where required.

For full details on the role, please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description, which is located on the vacancies page on our website

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, please call Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or email [email protected]

Please submit an online application which can be found on the vacancies page on our website

When completing your Supporting Statement please advise whether you are looking to undertake the role working the full-time hours of 30 hours per week, or part time. If part time, please specify your preference in how many days/hours you would like to apply for.