Job Description

• Risby CEVA Primary School

• Address: Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6RT
• Salary: £25,185 per annum pro rata
• Hours 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year*
• Contract: Fixed term in the first instance until 31 August 2027, required from September 2026
• Reference: 5180

*5 days per week, 8.30am - 3.30pm.

Risby CEVA Primary School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant, Responsible to: Class Teacher/Headteacher.

Job Purpose

To work under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo to provide dedicated 1-to-1 support for a pupil in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Learning Support Assistant will support the pupil’s learning, personal development, communication, independence and wellbeing, enabling them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

You will contribute to a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to implement strategies and provision identified within the pupil’s EHCP.

Supporting Learning:

• support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum

• prepare, maintain and adapt learning environments that are stimulating, inclusive and accessible

• support learning through a range of approaches including direct teaching, practical activities, enquiry, play-based learning and continuous provision where appropriate

• promote independence, resilience, creativity, curiosity and problem-solving
  Use effective questioning, modelling and feedback to extend learning and language development

• support pupils to access learning through adaptive strategies and resources.

EYFS and Continuous Provision:

• support the planning, organisation and enhancement of indoor and outdoor continuous provision within EYFS

• facilitate learning through child-initiated and adult-guided activities

• promote high-quality interactions and sustained shared thinking to extend children's learning and development

• contribute to a language-rich environment that supports communication and early literacy.

Assessment and Pupil Development:

• observe, monitor and record pupil engagement, progress and wellbeing

• contribute to the marking and feedback of pupil’s work

• contribute to assessment processes and provide feedback to teachers

• support the identification of barriers to learning and emerging additional needs

• maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews of interventions and support programmes.

Inclusion and SEND:

• support pupils with a range of SEND needs

• implement strategies identified through support plans and EHCPs

• promote equality, participation and a sense of belonging for all pupils

• encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and self-regulation.

Partnership and Professional Responsibilities

• work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals

• carry out duties such as break duties and lunch time supervision as required

• safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times

• participate in training, appraisal and professional development activities.

Personal attributes:

• be flexible, proactive and able to use their own initiative

• can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• is willing to work flexibly and undertake a varied range of responsibilities

• is resilient, hardworking, reliable and self-motivated

• has a positive outlook and a good sense of humour

• can adapt their approach to meet the needs of individual pupils

• has the ability to manage change positively and support children in a variety of situations

• has experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

• is committed to inclusion and helping every child to thrive.

This job description provides an outline of the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the role, as may reasonably be determined by the Headteacher.

The school reserves the right to review and amend the duties and responsibilities of the post in consultation with the postholder to meet changing organisational needs. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Person Specification

Essential: GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent); experience working with children or young people; understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, child development and behaviour support; strong communication, teamwork, organisation and ICT skills.
Desirable: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years Education, Childcare or a related field; experience in EYFS, continuous provision, Nursery Key Worker, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles; SEND-related training and first aid.

For more information

Please read the (Word) and Application Guidance (Word)

If you would like further details, please call 01284 810367

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Please complete the Application Form (Word)and email to admin@risbyprimary.com

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

This post is open to external and internal applicants.

Risby CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).