SEND Learning Support Assistant

• Acton CEVC Primary School
• Address: Lambert Drive Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0US
• Salary: 25185 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 5 days per week 8.30am 3.15pm* 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term* connected to one pupil. Required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8768

Acton CEVC Primary School is a friendly village school at the heart of the community. We provide a happy caring creative learning environment with an absolute commitment to improvement where children are encouraged to Strive Support and Succeed.

We are looking to recruit a skilled individual who has experience working with pupils with SEND as Learning Support Assistant in Key Stage 1. This role will also include a lunch duty within the school day.

The role will involve working under the guidance of teaching staff to promote the learning and personal development of the pupil following the pupils Education Health Care Plan.

We are looking for someone who:

• is supportive of our inclusive ethos and committed to meeting the needs of all children
• has a good level of education including Maths and English at GCSE equivalent C grade
• enjoys working with others and has a positive outlook in all situations
• has high expectations of themselves and others and is focussed on raising standards
• recognises the uniqueness of every child
• has an understanding of how and why children behave in differing ways
• has the ability to tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of have individual child
• will support our schools Christian ethos.

We can offer:

• a friendly and supportive staff team and governing body
• support for professional development
• motivated and enthusiastic children who love learning.

Job shares and part time candidates may be considered.

*This is a fixed term appointment to provide support to a named pupil with Special Educational Needs which will continue until such time as that named pupil either leaves the school or no longer requires the type of support being provided. At which time that contract will automatically expire unless terminated earlier by you or by Acton CEVC Primary School. The support is expected to last for approximately 5 years although the school cannot guarantee you any minimum or maximum period of accepting this appointment you would agree that as stated when the pupil no longer requires the support your contract of employment may be terminated.

Acton CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

To find out more

For an informal discussion please call the school office on and speak to Jonathan Gray our Headteacher.

Please read the job description (Word)

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete an Application Form for School Support Staff (Word)

Forms can also be obtained from the school office by emailing or calling the school office on .

Your completed application should be returned to Jonathan Gray Acton CEVC Primary Lambert Drive Acton CO10 0US or by email to

Successful candidates will be invited to interview by email after the closing date.

Closing date: 12pm 8 May 2026.