Learning Support Assistant

• Hartismere School 
• Address: Eye, Suffolk IP23 7BL
• Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum pro rata (£16,704 - £16,964 actual)
• Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 8.45am – 3.45pm Monday – Friday with 1 hour lunchbreak
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8984

Work as a Learning Support Assistant as part of the Learning Support Team at Hartismere School liaising, advising and consulting where appropriate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• developing knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of SEND pupils
• supporting pupils across a variety of subjects including in practical lessons and PE
• working with teachers to ensure that the pupils you support are able to access the curriculum, engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
• building trust with pupils, in and out of class, to develop their self-esteem, confidence and motivation
• delivering literacy and/or numeracy interventions to pupils either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• undertaking mentoring of specific pupils in small groups or 1:1, and support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
• supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour
• guiding, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
• providing personal care for any pupils that might need it
• providing feedback to teachers on pupils' progress
• carrying out administrative duties, such as completing pupil memos, evaluating Individual Education Plans, contributing feedback to Annual Reviews and other meetings
• providing support outside normal classes, such as reading or scribing during exams, or going on school trips with SEND pupils
• supporting, if required, with after school homework club or revision sessions
• carrying out observations and assessments of pupils and feedback to the SENCo
• attending CPD sessions throughout the year as directed by the SENCo
• undertaking internal and external training and cascade information as appropriate
• contributing to Annual Performance Management Review Meetings with the SENCo
• following advice and recommendations provided by external agencies such as Speech Therapists etc
• supervising pupils during lunchbreaks (lunch is taken at a different time to pupils)
• following school policies and the staff code of conduct, including those relating to confidentiality and behaviour
• communicating effectively with staff, students and visitors.
• maintaining and developing practical and procedural knowledge needed in postholder's specialist area through CPD
• cooperating fully with the school’s arrangements for the safeguarding of children.
• having strong organisational skills, maintaining the ability to prioritise workload and remain calm in a busy environment
• providing active and positive support, where appropriate, for school events including parent consultation evenings, celebration and awards events, open evenings and afternoons and other occasions as requested by the Headteachers
• providing a positive role model in dress by avoiding ‘dressing down’ at work and by dressing in a business-like manner
• providing a positive role model for students by treating all nationalities, religious groups, those from wide ranging political persuasions, differing genders and sexualities and racial groups with respect, fairness and dignity.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all tasks that a member of staff may be required to carry out. You may be required to undertake any other tasks or responsibilities reasonably assigned at the discretion of the Headteachers.

For more information

To find out more, please contact Gail Clay by either calling 01379 870315 or emailing clayg@hartismere.com.

Please read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. 

How to apply 

To apply please complete an application form by visiting our website. 

Closing date: 1pm, 16 June 2026

Hartismere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online presence checks.