Suffolk County Council

Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council  •  £12.44/hr  •  Bury St Edmunds, GB (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

  • Rougham Church of England Primary School
  • Address: Church Road, Rougham, Suffolk IP30 9JJ
  • Salary: £24,881 pro rata (£14,792 per annum)
  • Hours: Part time,27 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, morning 9 am to 2 pm, Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday and 9 am to 3 pm Thursday and Friday, term time only
  • Contract: Fixed term for one year, with the possibility of extending, 1 September 2026
  • Reference: 5253

Rougham Primary School are seeking a highly motivated, kind and caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work primarily in KS2, at our small, friendly village school close to Bury St. Edmunds. You will need to have a natural aptitude for behaviour management and good interpersonal skills, as well as a positive manner.

You will:

  • assist and support teaching staff colleagues to deliver and sustain educational excellence to pupils of all abilities
  • inspire the trust and confidence of pupils and staff colleagues
  • actively engage with staff colleagues to share best practice and build team commitment across the school
  • work in support of teaching staff colleagues to improve the quality of pupils’ learning and outcomes
  • engage positively with the school’s Performance Management process to advance pupil learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school’s aspirations and priorities
  • help promote the wider aspirations of the school.

We can offer you:

  • fantastic, well-behaved, kind caring children who love to learn
  • a warm and welcoming school environment
  • supportive staff, parents and governors
  • training and support.

For more information

Please read the (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website

Please contact Caroline Gray by calling 01359 270288 or email: school@roughamprimary.net

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word)via email to: school@roughamprimary.net

Closing date: 29 July 2026.

Interview date: 7 August 2026.

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As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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