* Address: Hardwick Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW
* Salary: £12.65 per hour (£24,143 pro rata)
* Hours: Part Time. 31.5 hours per week. Term time only
* Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 7815
Hardwick Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing school located in the heart of our local community and proud to be part of the All Saints Schools Trust. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes for all our pupils.
We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and patient Learning Support Assistant to join our team and provide one to one support for a child in year one.
You will be committed to inclusive education and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. You will need to build positive, consistent relationships and help create a secure, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
We welcome applicants who have experience working with children with special educational needs or who have undertaken relevant training.
What we can offer you:
o Friendly, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
o A hardworking and supportive team of staff who collaborate effectively.
o A committed and approachable governing body.
o Supportive and engaged parents who value the work of the school.
o A warm, positive school ethos where everyone is valued.
You will be:
o supportive and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences
o passionate about inclusion and ensuring all pupils can thrive
o someone with high expectations and a belief in every child’s ability to succeed
o flexible, proactive and able to adapt to the needs of the children and the school
o a strong communicator and effective team member
o organised and reliable in your approach to work.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (Word), Application Guidance (pdf) and Recruitment Monitoring (Word)
Please feel free to contact Hayley Clarke, Headteacher by emailing: h.clarke@asst.org.uk
To find out more, please visit our website (Hardwick Primary School)
How to apply
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: h.clarke@asst.org.uk
Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Hardwick Primary School, Hardwick Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2QF
Closing date: 9 am, 29 September 2025.
Interview date: 2 October 2025.
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.