Overview
Springfield Infant School and Nursery, Ipswich, is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). We are an incredibly busy infant school and, as part of our team, you will be working across the school with our young learners. We are seeking effective and flexible practitioners to join our friendly, hardworking and highly skilled teaching assistant team.
Responsibilities
* Work under the direction of the class teacher and Assistant Head/SENDCo to support and enhance teaching and learning.
* Intervene with individuals when appropriate and use skills to support the broad range of needs in the classroom and in small groups.
* Communicate effectively with children, the SENCo, staff and parents using excellent verbal and written skills.
* Support children with additional needs; training and support can be provided where needed.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Experience of supporting children with additional needs is desirable.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every child is given knowledge, self-worth and learning behaviours to enable success in early education.
Details
* Address: Springfield Infant School and Nursery, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4PP
* Salary: £24,413 - £24,796 (£13,219 - £13,428 actual)
* Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
* Contract: Fixed Term to 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 7845
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. For more information, please read the Job Description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf) and Equal Opportunities (Word).
How to Apply
* To apply, submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: admin@springinf.omat.org.uk
* Closing date: 12 pm, 30 September 2025
* Interview date: 6 October 2025
Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be interviewed in line with safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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