Learning Support Assistant

Risby CEVCP School | Bury St Edmunds IP28 6RT | £25,185 per annum pro rata | Part Time | Permanent | Closing date: 12 August 2026 - **Risby CEVCP School** - **Address:** Risby, Busy St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6RT - **Salary:** £25,185 per annum pro rata - **Hours:** 32 hours 30 minutes, 8.30 – 3.30 pm, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year - **Contract:** Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required to start September 2026 - **Reference:** 5294 Required from September 2026 **Risby CEVCP School** are seeking to appoint a passionate **Learning Support Assistant** to join our successful and well-established team. You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Learning Support Assistant will support the pupil’s learning, personal development, communication, independence and wellbeing, enabling them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. You will contribute to a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to implement strategies and provision identified within the pupil’s EHCP. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. We may conduct interviews earlier if a candidate with the right experience, skills, and qualities applies, so don’t wait, apply today. **For more information** Please read the [**Job Description (Word)**](https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/F-Jun/5180-jd-lsa-risby-ceva-primary-school.docx) and [**Application Guidance (Word)**](https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/application-guidance-school-support-staff.docx "https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/extorgs/attach/1-la-attachments/accessible/application-guidance-school-support-staff.docx"). Visits to the school are encouraged for further details and to arrange and appointment, please contact the school by calling **01284 810367**. **How to apply** Please submit your completed [**Application Form (Word)**](https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/job-application-form-school-support-staff.docx "https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/extorgs/attach/1-la-attachments/accessible/job-application-form-school-support-staff.docx") by email to [**admin@risbyprimary.com**](mailto:admin@risbyprimary.com). **Closing date:** 12 pm, 12 August 2026 **Interview date:** 14 August 2026 Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. Risby CEVCP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will be required for relevant posts. ### About the Team **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.