Job Title: Learning Support Assistants

1 x 30 Hours (08:30 -15:30 Mon - Fri) 38 weeks per year (KS2)

1 x 32.5 Hours (08.30 - 15.30 Mon - Fri) 38 weeks per year  (Early Years)

Job type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Start Date:  ASAP

Salary: Grade 3 Point 4-6 FTE £25,185 - £25,989 pending pay award.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Forest Academy, where we are striving for excellence every day for every child. We are looking for two LSAs to support us on this journey.  The roles will include one-to-one work, taking small groups and providing classroom support.

The successful candidates will:

• Have  positive attitudes and boundless enthusiasm

• Have commitment to children’s learning and social and emotional development

• Have a willingness to learn from others and to share his/her own skills, knowledge and understanding

• Be forward thinking and solution focused

• Have experience of working with children with a wide range of needs

We offer:

• a friendly and welcoming school

• a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued

• dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team

• a supportive and driven leadership team

• significant training and professional development opportunities

• the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children in our community

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application or to arrange a visit, you are welcome to contact Sarah Skillern, Headteacher, on 01842 810306 or email enquiries@forestacademy.co.uk

Closing Date: 09:00 am, Thursday 17th September

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept application forms completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information as per the listing on our website.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Forest Academy is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.  

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure our school works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in finding out more about any advertised opportunities please request an application form from the school office:

Tel – 01842 810309

Email – enquiries@forestacademy.co.uk 

Website – www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk 

Applications can be returned by post to the school address or by email to naimiwhite@forestacademy.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.