Number on Roll: 160 (including a full-time nursery).
Melton Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the development of children to work 1-to-1, or in small groups, with children across our school. This role is suited to current Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Early Years Practitioners or qualified teachers taking a career break.
As a learning support assistant, you will:
have excellent communication skills and use these to build strong relationships with children
be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team
have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense
support children in fulfilling their academic potential but recognise that school is about much more than that
value the professional relationships you build with children
have a calm and patient approach
enjoy learning and be able to share your enthusiasm with children
value our children in their richness and diversity.
We will offer you:
“pupils' (who’s) behaviour in lessons is positive, and they are focused and engaged.” (Ofsted, 2026)
an extensive wellbeing package for all employees
a supportive, thoughtful and encouraging school leadership team
an appreciative and skilled governing body
supportive parents and local community
my Suffolk Benefits - discounts and benefits scheme.
Please read the (word)and Application Guidance (word)
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You are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting our school office. Please email admin@melton.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange.
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Completed application should be emailed to admin@melton.suffolk.sch.uk
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
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