St Gregory CEVC Primary School is looking for a Specialist Unit Learning Support Assistant.
St Gregory is a friendly, outwards-looking single form entry primary school in Sudbury, with a Nursery and a Specialist Education Unit. We are a Local Authority maintained school and part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to join the wonderful team in our Specialist Unit.
Our Specialist Unit staff are a fun, nurturing, professional team who support all primary aged pupils who have Moderate Learning Difficulties and Complex Additional Needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and the majority of the pupils are working on the Pre-Key Stage Standards.
We are looking for candidates who:
can support a holistic approach to social and emotional development as well as academic learning
value the whole child and all their successes, empowering them to be the best that they can be
have experience of (or a passion for) supporting SEND children
are compassionate, inclusive and treat everyone with respect.
We will offer you:
friendly, enthusiastic children with a sense of fun and a love of learning
a school with a strong commitment to inclusion and a kind, caring, respectful ethos
the opportunity to work alongside skilled, supportive colleagues who go above and beyond for the children in their care.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (word), Specialist Inclusion Policy (word) and Application Guidance (word)
For more information about the school, please visit our website or go to our Instagram feed @stgregoryprimarysudbury
If you have any questions about the role, please call Daniel Woodrow, Headteacher, on 01787 372418 or email [email protected]
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to [email protected]
Closing date: 4 pm, 4 September 2026.
Interview date: 8 September 2026.
Safeguarding statement:
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.
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