Learning Assistant

Haverhill, England, United Kingdom

6/24/2025

Place Farm Primary Academy

Learning Assistant

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 12 April 2026

Salary: Grade 2 Point 2 (fte £24,027 /actual £15,670.86 per annum

We are seeking skilled and committed Learning Assistants to join our team. We are looking to appoint people who:

• are child focussed
• have a passion for education
• can inspire a love of learning and nurture success
• have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• are highly motivated and willing to help the school on its journey of improvement
  
  

We are advertising for two individual Learning Assistant posts - one of the posts would be ideal for someone with an interest or experience within Early Years, and the other would be suitable for anyone with an interest in working across the school, with all ages.

As Part Of The Unity Schools Partnership, We Offer

• a friendly and welcoming school
• a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued
• dedicated colleagues with an excellent team ethos
• a supportive and driven leadership team
• a wide range of CPD opportunities
  
  

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Sarah Franks, PA to the Headteacher, on 01440 702836 or email .

Closing Date: 09:00am, 07 July 2025

Interviews: 09 July 2025

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 applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

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.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

CLOSING DATE

2025-07-07

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