Elmswell Community Primary School Address: Elmswell, Suffolk IP30 9UE Salary: £24,414 per annum pro rata Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm) Contract: Fixed Term whilst pupil remains in school, Required from January 2026 Reference: 8147 We are seeking to appoint a conscientious and enthusiastic 1 to 1 support assistant to provide support for an individual pupil currently in Key stage 2 to start in January 2026. You will have: experience in helping children to develop positive learning behaviours flexibility to adapt duties and responsibilities as per the needs of the pupils in your care a sound understanding of the skills required to support children’s needs using positive behaviour strategies the ability to use your own initiative and to be flexible good English and Maths skills an understanding of the barriers children with special educational needs can face and an ability to support them to achieve The post will be conditional on the pupil remaining in school We are a thriving school 9 miles from Bury St Edmunds with well-motivated pupils and very supportive, friendly staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people: A DBS Disclosure at enhanced level will be required. For more information If you have a question regarding this position, please call the school office on 01359 240261 How to apply If you are interested in this position, please see the job description (word) and complete the Application Form (word) and Application Guidance (word) before the closing date of 5th December 2025. Completed applications should be emailed to: sbm@elmswell.suffolk.sch.uk Applications will be reviewed when they are received and we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date Closing date: 12pm, 5 December 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025