Early Years Teaching Assistant

Cedarwood Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave, Ipswich is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience. You will support teaching and learning, helping children achieve their full potential, including those with SEND, and work closely with a supportive team.

The role requires recent EYFS/KS1 experience in a primary setting, training in Early Years education and SEND, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Job share considered; term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting learning within EYFS/KS1 in a primary school.
• Training in Early Years education, child development, phonics, communication and language, and SEND.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning and work closely with children with SEND.
• Assist with planning, observation and assessment under the supervision of the teacher.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS/KS1 experience

SEND experience

communication and teamwork

Education

EYFS/KS1 training

Phonics training

Child development training

SEND training

Communication and language training

Job description

• Cedarwood Primary School
• Address: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2ES
• Salary: £18,984 - £19, 590 actual per annum, £26,017 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only *
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027 initially,required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5739

* Full and part time hours available.

Cedarwood Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience to work as part of our successful team.

This exciting role will involve supporting teaching and learning and working closely with children with SEND. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting children in EYFS/KS1 within a primary school setting and will be passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• has recent experience supporting learning within EYFS / KS1 in a primary school
• has undertaken relevant training in Early Years education, child development, phonics, communication and language, and SEND
• has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / KS1 curriculum
• has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• can build positive and nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues
• is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children
• has excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Job share applications will be considered.

We will offer you:

• friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• a supportive and dedicated staff team
• high-quality professional development opportunities
• a welcoming and inclusive school community
• the opportunity to make a real difference to children.

At Cedarwood, our aims of ‘Excellence and Enjoyment for All’ extend to all aspects of the school and we are committed to supporting pupils and staff to achieve their very best. Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn, and we are delighted to be able to welcome a new Teaching Assistant to join our team.

For further information about the position, or to arrange a visit, please call the school office on 01473 612981or email us [e-mail]

To arrange a visit, please email Kath Smith-Howell, School Business Manager [e-mail]

Closing date: 4pm, 26 November 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 30 November 2026.

Please note the deadline may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received therefore candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Cedarwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, verification of qualifications and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.