- Melton Primary School
-
Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PG
-
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata
-
Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5241
Number on Roll: 160 (including a full-time nursery).
Melton Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the development of children to work 1-to-1, or in small groups, with children across our school. This role is suited to current Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Early Years Practitioners or qualified teachers taking a career break.
As a learning support assistant, you will:
have excellent communication skills and use these to build strong relationships with children
be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team
have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense
support children in fulfilling their academic potential but recognise that school is about much more than that
value the professional relationships you build with children
have a calm and patient approach
enjoy learning and be able to share your enthusiasm with children
value our children in their richness and diversity.
We will offer you:
“pupils' (who’s) behaviour in lessons is positive, and they are focused and engaged.” (Ofsted, 2026)
an extensive wellbeing package for all employees
a supportive, thoughtful and encouraging school leadership team
an appreciative and skilled governing body
supportive parents and local community
my Suffolk Benefits - discounts and benefits scheme.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word)
Get a flavour of our fabulous school through our Facebook Page ‘Melton Primary School and Nursery’.
Learn about our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Platinum Award Top marks awarded to Melton Primary playground project - BBC News
You are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting our school office. Please email [email protected] to arrange.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Completed application should be emailed to [email protected]
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
Closing date: 9 am, 13 July 2026.
Interview date: 16 July 2026.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
To apply, please follow the application process detailed above.
This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form.
The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.
