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Job Description
Risby CEVCP School
Address: Risby, Busy St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6RT
Salary: £25,185 per annum pro rata
Hours: 32 hours 30 minutes, 8.30 – 3.30 pm, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required to start September 2026
Reference: 5294
Required from September 2026
Risby CEVCP School are seeking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our successful and well-established team.
You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo to provide dedicated 1:1 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.
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Please read the Job Description (Word) and Application Guidance (Word).
Visits to the school are encouraged for further details and to arrange an appointment, please contact the school by calling 01284 810367.
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How To Apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to admin@risbyprimary.com.
Closing date: 12 pm, 12 August 2026
Interview date: 14 August 2026
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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