Learning Support Assistant

• Forest Academy
• Address: Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0FP
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: Key Stage 2: 30 hours per week and Early Years: 32.5 hours per week, 8,30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday, Term time only, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible, 2 postions available
• Reference: 5402

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 Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support us on this journey.

The roles will include 1-to-1 work, taking small groups and providing classroom support.

You will:

• have a positive attitude and boundless enthusiasm
• have a 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 focussed
• 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.

For more information

Please read theJob description (Word).

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, by either calling 01842 810306 or emailing[email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form (Word)which should be returned by either:

• post to Sarah Skillern, Forest Academy, Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0FP or 
• email to Naimi White [email protected]

For more information, please read the Application guidance (Word)and Safeguarding Information (Word).

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.

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.

Closing date: 9.00 am, 17 September 2026.

Interview date: 22 September 2026

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.