Lead Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Job Description

• Horizon School
• Address: Saturn Close, Lowestoft NR32 4TD
• Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (job share considered)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5292

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 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 would welcome an application from you.

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.

For more information

Please contact the school on 01502 539755 or by email to[email protected] to request an application pack or arrange a visit.

How to apply

Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to [email protected] or by post marked for the attention of Keeley Smart at: Horizon School, Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD

Closing date: 5pm, 2 September 2026.

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.

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