Learning Support Assistant

• Horizon School

• Salary: £26,017 – £26,847 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5653

Job share considered.

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

At Horizon School, we support young people who have been unable to succeed in mainstream education.

Here they are given a second chance with support and challenge to help them achieve their potential.

We are now seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Horizon School.

The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the teacher and through this to students and to the teaching of the curriculum.

To work under the direction of the teacher, whether in the whole class, a small group, or with an individual pupil.

We are looking for a professional who has:

expert communication skills

superior listening skills

deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter

the ability to build caring relationships with students

friendliness and approachability

excellent preparation and organisation skills

strong work ethic

community-building skills

high expectations for all.

You will be expected to have considerable expertise/specialism.

The work will involve responding independently to unexpected problems and situations.

To find out more

Please read the Application Guidance (word)

Please call the school on 01502 539755 or email [email protected] to discuss whether a visit is possible.

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed application forms should be emailed by the closing date to [email protected] or posted, marked for the attention of HR Admin to Horizon School, Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD.

Closing date: 5 pm, 12 November 2026.

Shortlisting date: 13 November 2026.

Interview date: 20 November 2026.

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.