Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Address: Newmarket, Suffolk CB9 0PU Salary: £18,497 - £19,088 actual per annum (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata) Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8331 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, where we are striving for excellence every day for every child. The role of Learning Support Assistant will include one-to-one work, working with small SEN groups and providing classroom support. You will: have a positive attitude have commitment to children’s learning have a willingness to learn be forward thinking have experience of working with children. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we will offer you: a friendly and welcoming school a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team a supportive and driven leadership team significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases an excellent and involved local governing body. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf) If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application or to arrange a visit, you are welcome to call Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, on 01638 663214 or email head@houldsworthvalleyacademy.co.uk How to apply To apply, please visit our website Closing date: 9 am, 30 January 2026. Interview date: 4 February 2026. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.