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Job Description
Honington CE Primary School
Address: Malting Row, Honington, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1RE
Salary: £24,796 pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, 8.45 am to 3.15 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5305
Honington CE Primary School are seeking a motivated, caring, and patient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and provide one to one support for a child.
You will be committed to inclusive education and be passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. You will need to build positive, consistent relationships and help create a secure, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
We welcome applicants who have experience working with children with special educational needs or who have undertaken relevant training.
Your Responsibilities
- Support pupils with learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Work with teachers to deliver planned activities and interventions.
- Encourage children’s confidence, independence and positive relationships.
- Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
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You Will
- Have experience of working with children with special educational needs in a primary school setting and have the skills and attitude to succeed in the role
- Have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice
- Be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
- Be warm, flexible, positive and able to work well as part of a team.
About Us
Honington CE Primary School is a small, welcoming village school and part of All Saints Schools Trust. Our values of kindness, excellence and friendship are at the heart of school life.
We are proud of our friendly team, well behaved children and strong sense of community. This is an exciting place to work, with a creative curriculum and a shared commitment to helping every child flourish.
What We Offer You
- A warm, supportive and genuinely friendly team.
- Well behaved, enthusiastic children.
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop.
- A positive school community where staff are valued.
- The chance to make a real difference.
- Training opportunities and CPD to support career progression.
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For More Information
Please read the Application Guidance (pdf), Person Specification (word), and Monitoring Form (word) or alternatively, please visit our website.
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Mich Boyd, Headteacher by calling 01359 269324.
How To Apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: m.boyd@asst.org.uk
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a field of suitable applicants. Please ensure you apply at your earliest convenience.
Closing date: 31 August 2026.
Interview date: 4 September 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.
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