Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Year 2 (ASD)

Location:

Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3QZ

Salary: £12.65 per hour, annual increments linked to performance management

Hours:

8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday – Friday (additional hours may be available if funding allows)

Contract:

Fixed‑term contract for the duration of support required, starting as soon as possible.

• Work with a Year 2 child with Autism, providing learning and care support, managing routines, transitions, behaviour and communication, and intimate care.
• Support the pupil(s) in the classroom and playground as necessary.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Assist with development and delivery of educational support and care plans.
• Collaborate with class teachers, the Special Needs Lead and other staff to adopt strategies that support and increase children’s achievements.
• Contribute ideas to the planning of learning activities and deliver activities when directed inside or outside the classroom.
• Help pupils achieve their full potential in all areas of learning and promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils.
• Use effective behaviour‑management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Help manage teaching space and resources to maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers and parents on children’s progress, attainment and learning barriers.
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, when available.
• Share knowledge and understanding of children with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers, keeping professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any concerns.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
• Reflect on own practice, liaise with school leaders and identify relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.

• Safeguarding: work in line with statutory guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school’s safeguarding and child‑protection policies, promoting the safeguarding of all pupils.

Please complete the Application Form (Word) and Copy of Self Disclosure Form (Word), then email your completed application to admin@cra
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1 pm, 9 January 2026.