Alde Valley Academy (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is a popular secondary school in Leiston, a small town not far from Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.  

We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning.  We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. At Alde Valley Academy, every day offers the chance to Aspire and Achieve together. As part of our community, you’ll be embraced by colleagues who Lead with Kindness, champion your growth, and celebrate every milestone. Here, Stronger Together isn’t just a slogan, it’s how we work: mentoring one another, sharing expertise in collaborative planning, and offering tailored professional development that helps you thrive at every stage of your career. 

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families. 

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside subject teachers and pastoral colleagues, working to ensure that the needs of students with learning difficulties are being met. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis with the post holder working 35.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week) until 25th March 2027.  

We are looking for someone who:

•          Is professional and punctual
•          Has good attention to detail
•          Is able to remain calm under pressure
•          Has strong communication skills

Our school is proud to have: 

•         A welcoming, vibrant and inclusive school community
•         Students who are eager to learn, committed staff and parents
•         A well-resourced environment 

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a range of benefits, including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development 

• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College 

• Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution 

• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice 

• Shopping and leisure discounts 

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 

• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme 

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.