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Lead Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct
Full-time
On-site
Lowestoft, United Kingdom
£28,142 - £29,540 GBP yearly
Education & Childcare Jobs
Description
  • Horizon School 
  • Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4DT
  • Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 pro rata
  • Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 8026


Horizon School is a Pupil Referral Unit that supports schools and pupils in the Northern Area of Suffolk.

This is a term time only position and paid pro rata of the annual rate for 39 weeks. 

Job share considered.

At Horizon School, we support young people who are finding it challenging to succeed in mainstream education. We offer short-term intervention placements to identify any barriers to them being able to engage positively in their mainstream school and support students with strategies to enable them to achieve their potential. We are now seeking to appoint a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Horizon School.  Our current team of staff are highly committed to supporting our students to ensure they get as much as they can out of their education at Horizon School. 

If you feel you could contribute effectively and positively to the school, we will welcome an application from you. 

 

You will have:

  • expert communication skills 

  • superior listening skills 

  • a deep knowledge and passion for your subject matter 

  • the ability to build caring relationships with students 

  • friendliness and approachability 

  • excellent preparation and organisation skills 

  • a strong work ethic 

  • community building skills 

  • high expectations for all. 

 
How to apply

Please call the school on 01502 539755 or email HRAdmin@horizonschool.org.uk to request an application pack or arrange a visit. 

Completed application forms should be emailed by the closing date to HRAdmin@horizonschool.org.uk or by post, marked for the attention of Keeley Smart at the following address: Horizon School, Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD.

 
Closing date: 5 pm, 21 November 2025.
Shortlisting date: 24 November 2025.
Interview date: 28 November 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.