Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £221,679 - £229,770 per year
Description
  • Combs Ford Primary School 
  • Address: Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2PN
  • Salary: £18,374 - £18,961 per annum
  • Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year plus training days 
  • Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026, required as soon as possible 
  • Reference: 8200

Combs Ford Primary School currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide learning and care support for children in class, including children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), in small groups or 1:1. 

We are looking for someone who will:

  • provide learning and care support for children with SEND in class, in small groups or 1:1
  • be the Designated Adult for named children
  • work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities
  • support children with routines, transitions and behaviour management including successful entry into school in the morning
  • responsible for supervising children and leading activities during the lunch break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of children is maintained.

Combs Ford Primary is a two-form entry primary school located to the south of the market town of Stowmarket where the Rivers Gipping and Rattlesden meet. We currently have 310 children on roll. We are proud of our family ethos and strive to enable all our children to become confident individuals who can lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

At Combs Ford Primary School we aim for an engaging, broad and balanced curriculum rooted in our local community that inspires and challenges all our children and prepares them for the future. If you are looking for a school that enables children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens then this is the place for you. 

School staff have a close working relationship with each other, they say it's a great place to work and they feel valued. We offer you the opportunity to develop all aspects of your practice, with the support of the leadership team, Governors and our highly skilled staff. We can also offer you an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle2work Salary Sacrifice Scheme and discounted gym membership.

Combs Ford Primary School is a member of the Children's Endeavour Trust, a Multi Academy Trust currently formed of eight schools located in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The MAT was established in 2019 and is responsible for approximately 3000 pupils. We work closely with the other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration. 

For more information 

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school by either calling or by emailing  

Please note, we are committed to child welfare and all posts are offered subject to appropriate DBS checks and references. 

How to apply 

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to

Closing date: 12pm, 11 December 2025.

Interview date: 15 December 2025.

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