Learning Support Assistants

• The Ashley School Academy Trust 
• Address: Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4EU
• Salary: £17,695 - £18,260 actual per annum (£25,184 - £25,988 pro rata)
• Hours: 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time plus 5 professional development days
• Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 8786

   

The Ashley School Academy Trust is a day/residential school for pupils with complex learning needs and associated difficulties in the North of Lowestoft. We offer an extensive CPD programme. 

We are looking for dedicated and empathetic Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to join our awesome team of efficient and effective staff.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children with complex learning difficulties? Do you thrive in a supportive, high-achieving environment where every small victory is celebrated?

You will have a passion to: 

• work both inside and outside the classroom supporting pupils, some in small groups and others 1 to 1
• help pupils to develop life skills and emotional regulation
• work alongside teachers and other specialist staff to provide a whole approach to learning
• celebrate progress in small steps
• think on your feet as no two days are the same
• have a genuine desire and motivation to improve the lives of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). 

The motivation and a commitment to raise achievement for pupils with SEN (Special Educational Needs) is essential.

How to apply

For an application form and further details, please see the vacancies page on our website 

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 8 May 2026.

Interview date: 20 May 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school as part of the interview process.

The Ashley School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are mandatory for all posts which will be required to register on the update service.

We welcome diversity.