1:1 Learning Support Assistant

• Fressingfield CofE Primary School
• Address: Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5RU
• Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata, 38 weeks per year, term time only
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm
• Contract: Permanent, required from 14 September 2026
• Reference: 5291

Fressingfield Church of England Primary is a friendly high achieving school with enthusiastic children and committed staff, who are well supported by parents and governors. We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support a child with additional needs and help them access the full curriculum. You must be able to undertake a range of routine tasks to support learning, as well as provide specific support regarding helping to aid understanding e.g. listening to reading, discussing stories, checking for understanding etc. 

You should ideally have a level 2 or above TA qualification in conjunction and some experience of working with children who have additional needs. You should be willing to undertake further training to develop their skills. 

The post is pupil dependent, and employment is for the duration that the child attends Fressingield Primary school. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (pdf).

If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity, please contact the school office by emailing [email protected].

How to apply 

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to [email protected].

Closing date: 12pm, 31 August 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 7 September 2026

We reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and to close the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the advert closing date.

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.