Early Years Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Ibrido; GBP 19.000 - 26.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Term-time only

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Descrizione del lavoro

Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave, Ipswich, is seeking a Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience to join our friendly, supportive team during a fixed-term period until August 31, 2027. The role is term-time only and pro rata salary terms apply.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, work with children with SEND and build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff while upholding safeguarding standards and inclusive practice.

Competenze

• 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 EYFS / KS1 curriculum
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND
• 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.

Mansioni

• Support teaching and learning and work closely with children with SEND
• Work as part of our successful team to raise attainment
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment
• Assist with class activities and pupil development as directed

Conoscenze

EYFS/KS1 experience

SEND experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formazione

Early Years education training

Child development training

Phonics training

Communication and language training

SEND training

Descrizione del lavoro

• 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 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.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf), Covering Letter (pdf), Applicant Privacy Notice (pdf) and Application Guidance (word).

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

To arrange a visit, please email Kath Smith-Howell, School Business Manager on [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.