Interventions Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Ipswich is seeking an Interventions Teaching Assistant to provide support to pupils, enhancing their learning experience. This fixed-term role is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in teaching, offering professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive senior leadership team

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Essential to have Grade C / 4+ in Math and English.
• Good computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with intervention programmes across Key Stage 2.
• Provide the highest quality learning experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and an awareness of Safeguarding.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Support for SEND/EAL

Passion for Education

Education

Grade C / 4+ Mathematics and English

Job description

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• St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AX
• 5 days a week, 38 weeks per year (8.45am – 3.15pm)
• Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7588
  
  
  

Job Description

• St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AX
• £24,404 (pro rata)
• 5 days a week, 38 weeks per year (8.45am – 3.15pm)
• Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7588
  
  
  

St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential – all of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across Key Stage 2, delivering intervention programmes. Training will be given about how to deliver intervention programmes when you join us in September 2025.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in becoming a teacher in the future.

The contract is fixed term until 31 August 2026.

You will:

• be supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential
• have high expectations of yourself and the children you work with
• have a passion for education, inspire a love of learning and nurture success
• have knowledge of how to support children with SEND and are EAL
• be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
• be an outstanding communicator
• be a good team player
• be able to maintain confidentiality
• have an awareness of Safeguarding.
  
  
  

We will offer you:

• children who are well-behaved, motivated and engaged in their learning
• a diverse and welcoming, fully inclusive school
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• a school where we are proud to have a team of dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic staff
• commitment to your professional development
• a school with well-developed resources
• a school with an active focus on work life balance and wellbeing.
  
  
  

Qualifications (Essential):

• grade C / 4+ Mathematics and English
• a good level of computer literacy.
  
  
  

To find out more

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Visits to the school are welcome.

To arrange a visit, please contact our school office by calling 01473 251614. Please also visit our website (St Matthews Primary)

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed forms should be emailed to the Headteacher at [e-mail]

Closing date: 12pm, 4 July 2025.

Interview date: 10 July 2025.

Commitment to Safeguarding

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, and all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

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