Learning Support Assistant

County High School

Learning Support Assistant

Salary:  Grade 3 Point 4 - 6 (£25,185 – £25,989  / Actual: £15,936- £16,445 per annum)

Closing Date:  13 April 2026 at 9.00 am

Contract type:  Part Time - 28 hpw (8:30 – 16:00 with 30 mins unpaid break), 38 weeks per year, Permanent

School type:  Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)

The Role

Bury St Edmunds County High School is looking to appoint a caring and passionate LSA to support, motivate and inspire our students. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated in supporting our young people in raising their educational attainment. The applicant will also be responsible for supporting the individual student including his intimate care. Full training will be given.

Unity Schools Partnership operate a two-week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around during the school day.

To arrange an informal discussion prior to submitting your application then please contact Amy Bryant 01284 754857, or email abryant@countyhigh.uk 

Key Responsibilities

• Support and motivate students in their learning.
• Assist with the individual care needs of students.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

What We Offer

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential.

We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools (10 secondary, 25 primary, and 5 special schools) located on the Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.

Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own.

Closing date:  13 April 2026 at 9.00 am

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.