Learning Support Assistant

• St Matthews Church of England Primary School
• Address: Portman Road Ipswich IP1 2AX
• Salary: 25185.00 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 5 days a week 8.45 3.15pm 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Maternity cover
• Reference: 7867

St Matthews Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities enabling pupils to achieve their full potential. All of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide learning and care support for children in Lower Key Stage 2. You will be working with small groups of pupils and individuals who may have learning behavioural or emotional needs.

You will:

• be supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential
• be a named adult for specific children
• have high expectations of yourself and the children you work with
• have a passion for education inspire a love of learning and nurture success
• have knowledge of how to support children
• be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
• be an outstanding communicator
• be a good team player
• be able to maintain confidentiality
• have an awareness of Safeguarding.

Our commitment to you:

• children who are well-behaved motivated and engaged in their learning
• a diverse and welcoming fully inclusive school
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team and governing body
• a school who are proud to have a team of dedicated hard-working and enthusiastic staff
• commitment to your professional development
• a school with well-developed resources
• a school with an active focus on work-life balance and wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• SEND Experience (preferable)
• grade C / 4 Mathematics and English
• a good level of computer literacy.

To find out more:

Visits to the school are welcome.

To arrange a visit please contact our school office by calling .

Please also visit our website:

How to apply:

Please read the job description (word) and complete an application form (word)

Completed forms should be emailed to the Headteacher at

Closing date: 3pm 16 October 2025.

Interview date: 21st October 2025 (morning).

Commitment to Safeguarding

St Matthews is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.