Description Springfield Junior School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4DT Salary: £24,414 - £24,796 pro rata Hours: 16.5 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time only) * Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible Reference: 7876 *9am–3pm, Wednesday – Friday (with 30 minutes for lunch). We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). Springfield Junior School is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. Springfield is a popular junior school to the west of the town centre teaching children from ages 7 to 11. This is a three-form entry school with strong community support, a supportive and hardworking staff team as well as friendly and welcoming children. We deliver an ambitious and rigorous curriculum through CUSP as well as being a Gold OPAL school to develop the quality of outdoor play. Our school has recently been judged as 'Good' in all areas. (March 2025). You will: have an understanding of working in a primary school setting have an understanding of classroom management working under the direction of the class teacher/SENCO have a positive and self-driven desire to enable all pupils to be successful be able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with teachers. We will offer you: a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school with motivated and positive learners an inclusive and caring ethos with a supportive staff team. a wide range of CPD opportunities. Roll: 355. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit please call the school office on 01473 741300 or email admin@springfieldjuniors.net For information about our school visit our website or for an informal discussion only, please call Mrs J Viner on 01473 741300. How to apply: Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to admin@springfieldjuniors.net for the attention of Mrs J Viner. Closing date: 12 pm, 17 October 2025. Springfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.