Learning Support Assistant

• Stradbroke CE Primary School 
• Address: Queen Street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5HH
• Salary: £25,614 pro rata (£13.28 per hour)
• Hours: Part time, 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (this includes 30-minute lunch break and 30 minutes lunch duty)
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required from 2 November 2026
• Reference: 5573

Stradbroke CE Primary School are seeking a one to one Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupil(s) with special educational needs within our vibrant primary school in the village of Stradbroke, Suffolk. Our school, pupils and local community are proud of the supportive team here at Stradbroke CE Primary and we are proud of our approach to deliver experiences and education that will have a truly lasting positive effect on our pupils. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, patient and attentive Learning Support Assistants who can support Key Stage 2 pupils. You should preferably have previous experience in a similar role within a school or working closely with children with additional needs. 

Stradbroke CE primary school, in the heart of its community and we can offer:

• a caring, warm and friendly school with a calm, purposeful working environment
• happy, delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and committed to achieving high standards
• supportive and enthusiastic staff, governors and parents
• the opportunity to be part of the All Saints Schools Trust, which gives our staff access to a wealth of support, expertise, CPD and networking opportunities with other local primary schools to provide excellent teaching and learning.

In return we ask that you:

• have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice
• are highly organised, a good communicator, calm, kind and committed to inclusion
• be passionate and committed to the work you do
• be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
• are a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
• are a positive person with a good sense of humour.

For more information

Please read the Person Specification (word), Monitoring form (word) and Application Form Guidance (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

We encourage visits to see the school and to find out more about the role before you apply for the post. If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity, please contact the school by calling 01379 384415 or emailing: [email protected]

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to Hannah Cragoe, Head of School: [email protected] or return by post to: Stradbroke CE Primary School, Queen Street, Stradbroke, Suffolk IP21 5HH. 

Closing date:  1 pm, 16 October 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 19 October 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you apply at your earliest convenience.

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.