Kedington Primary Academy
Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Part-time, Permanent - 31.6 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Hours of work: 8.30 - 3.15 Monday to Friday
Salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 or Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,989 / Actual: £17,706 - £18,599 per annum) *depending on experience
Start date: September 2026
Kedington Primary Academy is a friendly one-form entry primary school located close to Haverhill and part of the Unity Schools Partnership. We are seeking an excellent learning support assistant to join our team.
The post will be a mixture of general classroom support and support for individual children.
We are looking for someone who:
- is calm, positive and patient
- will support our trauma informed schools approach
- is passionate about supporting every child to achieve
- has the interpersonal skills to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
- is able to use their own initiative and can 'think on their feet'
- is efficient and organised
- has experience working with children with special educational needs
As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
- a very friendly and welcoming school
- lovely, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic learners
- supportive colleagues and parents
- a supportive and driven leadership team
- a wide range of CPD opportunities both through the school and through Unity
- a 2 week October half term break and a wellbeing day off each year
Please see the job descriptions for more details. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please contact the office on 01440 702787 or [email protected] for more information or to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 09:00am, 13 July 2026
Interviews: 15 July 2026
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
2026-07-13
