Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Sybil Andrews Academy

Start Date:  September 2026

Salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual: £16,505 - £17,032 per annum)

Contract Type: 29 hours per week / 38 weeks per year - permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and vibrant Learning Support Assistant. You will have a friendly calm manner with high expectations of the children and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team.

Sybil Andrews Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership.  We invite you to join us and leave a lasting legacy across the school.

Our core aims and values are:

• Making a difference to the lives of young people
• Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow
• A school which seeks to challenge itself
• A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues.

So, what’s in it for you?

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Supportive and positive SENCO
• Investment in your training and development
• Opportunity for career progression in our school or across the trust
• Wellbeing support service and staff wellbeing day

The school currently has 650 students.  The school is just north of Bury St Edmunds and is a university style campus. The MAT is a Teaching Research school.  CPD opportunities are widely available and actively encouraged across the Trust schools.

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Cassie Bergin, SENDCo, on 01284 413400 or email cbergin@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk

Closing Date: 09:00am, 12 May 2026

Interviews:  TBC

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.