Learning Support Assistant

Acton CEVC Primary School

Address: Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0US

Salary: £25,185 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 5 days per week, 8.30am – 3.15pm*, 38 weeks per year 

Contract: Permanent, required from 1 September 2026

Reference: 8767

 

Acton CEVC Primary School is a friendly village school at the heart of the community. We provide a happy, caring, creative learning environment, with an absolute commitment to improvement, where children are encouraged to Strive, Support and Succeed.

 

We are looking to recruit a skilled individual, who has experience working as a Learning Support Assistant in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will be working with small groups of students and individuals who may have learning, behavioural, physical or emotional difficulties. Additionally, you will be providing general support for the class teacher. 

 

We are looking for someone who:

• is supportive of our inclusive ethos and committed to meeting the needs of all children 
• has a good level of education, including Maths and English at GCSE equivalent C grade
• enjoys working with others and has a positive outlook in all situations
• has high expectations of themselves and others, and is focussed on raising standards
• will support our school’s Christian ethos.

 

We can offer:

• a friendly and supportive staff team and governing body
• support for professional development
• motivated and enthusiastic children who love learning.

*Optional additional hours 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3.15pm – 5.45pm, as Wraparound Care Assistant

*Optional additional hours 2: Monday - Friday, 7.30am – 8.30am, as Wraparound Care Assistant

 

Acton CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

To find out more

For an informal discussion please call the school office on 01787 377089 and speak to Jonathan Gray our Headteacher, 

 

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/application-guidance-school-support-staff.docx] and complete an Application Form for School Support Staff (Word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/job-application-form-school-support-staff.docx] 

Forms can also be obtained from the school office by emailing admin@acton.suffolk.sch.uk [admin@acton.suffolk.sch.uk] or calling the school office on 01787 377089. 

Your completed application should be returned to Jonathan Gray, Acton CEVC Primary, Lambert Drive, Acton CO10 0US or by email to admin@acton.suffolk.sch.uk [admin@acton.suffolk.sch.uk]  

Successful candidates will be invited to interview by email after the closing date.  

Closing date:  12pm, 8 May 2026.

 

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