Learning Support Assistant – Lower Key Stage 2
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School – Portman Road, Ipswich IP1 2AX
Contract and Salary
Maternity cover, 5 days a week 8.45 – 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year, salary £25,185 per annum pro rata.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality learning experience to enable pupils to reach their potential.
* Be a named adult for specific children.
* Maintain high expectations of yourself and the children you work with.
* Passion for education, inspire a love of learning and nurture success.
* Use initiative and adapt easily to change.
* Outstanding communicator, good team player and maintain confidentiality.
* Awareness of safeguarding and support pupils with learning, behavioural or emotional needs.
Qualifications
* SEND experience (preferable).
* Grade C / 4+ Mathematics and English.
* Good level of computer literacy.
Benefits
* Work with well-behaved, motivated and engaged pupils.
* Diverse and welcoming, fully inclusive school.
* Supportive Senior Leadership Team and governing body.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Well-developed resources.
* Active focus on work‑life balance and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
Please read the job description (word) and application form (word). Completed forms should be emailed to the Headteacher: jobs@stmatthewscevap.uk. Telephone: 01473 251614. Visit our website: https://www.stmatthewsprimary.co.uk.
Closing Date
3pm, 16 October 2025.
Interview Date
21st October 2025 (morning).
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