Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Ipswich
Hours: Full-time
Start: Immediate

The Role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming Primary school in Ipswich to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing, helping them to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils, including those with SEN or additional needs

  • Support pupils with classroom activities, engagement, and behaviour

  • Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and preparation

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

  • Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

  • A patient, caring, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine passion for supporting children's learning

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

  • References covering the last two years

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay

  • Full support from a dedicated recruitment team

  • Opportunities to gain experience and develop your career in SEN education

  • As an award-winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates and staff first

  • We have partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources. This enables you to stay up to date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy at your own pace

  • We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates

  • Top rates of pay (typically inclusive of holiday pay; accrual available upon request)

  • Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Apply Now

If you are passionate about making a difference in the classroom and supporting young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you.