Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children's learning across Key Stage 2.
The role is varied, challenging and rewarding. It demands high levels of dynamism and commitment along with the ability to promote positive relationships with parents/carers and staff from other statutory agencies to support the educational progress of the pupil.
You will possess empathy, personal resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working with children to provide a calm learning environment.
You will:
- be motivated and confident
- demonstrate the ability to use your initiative
- work effectively within a team to support the work of teachers in providing high quality learning opportunities for the pupils
- be flexible in working across both schools and within a range of classes.
Full training and support will be provided but experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial/desirable.
Otley and Witnesham are both lovely, small village schools on the outskirts of Ipswich. The children are delightful, parents supportive and the team fabulous! The federation is working collaboratively to develop the highest quality education for the children.
Please contact Hannah Evans, Executive Headteacher by calling (Witnesham).
Interview date: week commencing, 15 June 2026.
Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website owfed.co.uk
