Learning Support Assistant

• Moulton CEVC Primary School
• Address: Moulton, Newmarket, Suffolk 8PR
• Salary: £13.45 - £13.87 per hour, £25,940 - £26,679 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 33 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required from 4 January 2027 or before if possible
• Reference: 5576

*8.30am - 3.20pm, Monday – Friday.

Moulton CEVC Primary School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant.

At our warm and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils and staff. We offer a unique and fulfilling place to work, where teaching assistant opportunities are rare – this vacancy has arisen due to a retirement. This is a chance to join a friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference every day. If you’re passionate about helping children to thrive and you want to be part of a school community that values fun, and supports its team, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for somebody who is:

• a strong practitioner – we will prioritise applicants with experience
• warm and friendly – be approachable and kind, creating a welcoming environment for pupils and staff
• patient and compassionate – able to support pupils with varying needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding
• team player – works well within a team, collaborating effectively with all staff members
• adaptable and flexible – responds positively to change and can adjust to the dynamic needs of the classroom
• positive role model – exhibits professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the Christian values of the school
• strong communicator – communicates effectively with children, colleagues, and parents, fostering clear and supportive relationships
• proactive and enthusiastic – takes initiative in supporting pupils’ learning and engages actively in school life
• organised and reliable – demonstrates strong organisational skills and a dependable nature in fulfilling responsibilities
• respectful and inclusive – embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring all pupils feel valued
• committed to pupil wellbeing – prioritises the emotional and academic wellbeing of pupils, contributing to a safe, positive learning environment
• confident with writing, Mathematics and phonics, as well as being confident to work in different year groups across the school - ideally have a Grade C (or equivalent) GCSE in Mathematics and English.

This role will include supporting pupils in small groups and 1-to-1 in the classroom and over lunchtime.

We will offer you:

• a supportive and positive learning community with good opportunities for professional development
• well-behaved and motivated children
• supportive staff, parents and governing body
• a genuine commitment to staff well-being and workload
• a workplace where a sense of humour and positivity are valued.

Roll: 207.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (Word)

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please email the school office on admin@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk or call 01638 750236 for an appointment or further details

To apply, please complete the Application Form (Word) and email to head@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk or return by post to the Headteacher, Deborah Shipp, Moulton CEVC Primary School, School Road, Moulton, Suffolk CB8 8PR.

We recommend that you apply early for this role – if we find the right candidate, we will close applications early.