Learning Support Assistant.

• Moulton CEVC Primary School
• Address: Moulton, Newmarket, Suffolk 8PR
• Salary: £13.45 - £13.87 per hour, £25,940 - £26,679 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 33 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required from 4 January 2027 or before if possible
• Reference: 5576
• 8.30am - 3.20pm, Monday – Friday.

Moulton CEVC Primary School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant.

At our warm and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils and staff. We offer a unique and fulfilling place to work, where teaching assistant opportunities are rare – this vacancy has arisen due to a retirement. This is a chance to join a friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference every day. If you’re passionate about helping children to thrive and you want to be part of a school community that values fun, and supports its team, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for somebody who is:

• a strong practitioner – we will prioritise applicants with experience
• warm and friendly – be approachable and kind, creating a welcoming environment for pupils and staff
• patient and compassionate – able to support pupils with varying needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding
• team player – works well within a team, collaborating effectively with all staff members
• adaptable and flexible – responds positively to change and can adjust to the dynamic needs of the classroom
• positive role model – exhibits professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the Christian values of the school
• strong communicator – communicates effectively with children, colleagues, and parents, fostering clear and supportive relationships
• proactive and enthusiastic – takes initiative in supporting pupils’ learning and engages actively in school life
• organised and reliable – demonstrates strong organisational skills and a dependable nature in fulfilling responsibilities
• respectful and inclusive – embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring all pupils feel valued
• committed to pupil wellbeing – prioritises the emotional and academic wellbeing of pupils, contributing to a safe, positive learning environment
• confident with writing, Mathematics and phonics, as well as being confident to work in different year groups across the school - ideally have a Grade C (or equivalent) GCSE in Mathematics and English.

This role will include supporting pupils in small groups and 1-to-1 in the classroom and over lunchtime.

We will offer you:

• a supportive and positive learning community with good opportunities for professional development
• well-behaved and motivated children
• supportive staff, parents and governing body
• a genuine commitment to staff well-being and workload
• a workplace where a sense of humour and positivity are valued.

Roll: 207.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) andApplication Guidance (Word)

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please email the school office on[email protected]or call 01638 750236 for an appointment or further details

How to apply

To apply, please complete the**Application Form (Word)**and email to [email protected]or return by post to the Headteacher, Deborah Shipp, Moulton CEVC Primary School, School Road, Moulton, Suffolk CB8 8PR.

We recommend that you apply early for this role – if we find the right candidate, we will close applications early.

Closing date: 12 pm, 2 November 2026.

Interview date: 11 November 2026.

Moulton CEVC Primary 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 or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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