Description Thorndon CoE Primary School Address: Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7JR Salary: £24,414 pro rata, Grade 2 Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026, required from September 2025 Reference: 7741 Thorndon CoE Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. This role provides an interesting opportunity to work closely with our children, as well as supporting children with additional needs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about unlocking the potential in every pupil and going the extra mile to find the thing that makes the difference. You will be committed to inclusion, motivated and patient. You should preferably have previous experience in a similar role within a school. We are part of the All Saints Schools Trust who are a group of 15 successful schools sharing expertise and resources to provide excellent teaching and learning. This powerful collaboration provides excellent continued professional development and career prospects. Thorndon is a small primary school, in the heart of its community and we can offer: a caring, warm and friendly school happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn an excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards supportive and enthusiastic staff, governors and parents For more information Please read the Person Specification (pdf) and Application Guidance (pdf). To find out more about us, please visit our website. Visits to the school are encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office by calling 01379 678392 or by emailing office@thorndonprimary.org.uk or h.meadowcroft@thorndonprimary.org.uk. How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (pdf) by email to Hannah Meadowcroft, Head of School at h.meadowcroft@thorndonprimary.org.uk. Alternatively please submit your application by post to Thorndon CoE Primary School, The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7JR. Closing date: 12 September 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 15 September 2025. 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.