Teaching Assistant

St Edmund's Rc Primary School and Nursery; Bungay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery in Bungay is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in a caring, nurturing environment. The role is part-time (27.5 hours/week, term time) with duties across the early years and classroom settings.

The successful candidate will work to help children reach their potential, support those with additional needs, and contribute to a positive, Catholic ethos within a federated trust. DBS and safeguarding will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a classroom or early years setting.
• Confident in supporting children with additional needs including EAL.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to support personal care and hygiene needs of youngest children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in a caring, nurturing environment.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Promote independence, confidence and curiosity in children.
• Support personal care and hygiene for 3-4 year olds as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery

Salary : Grade 2 Point 3-4 (£25,614 - £26,016 FTE)

Actual Salary: £15,885.55 - £16,134.87 per annum (27.5 hours a week - term time)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am-3.15pm (one hour for lunch)

The Federated Governing Body of St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our welcoming school community as we continue to develop our provision following the opening of our new Nursery in September 2026.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and reach their full potential. The successful candidate will help create a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment in which every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to flourish.

St Edmund's is part of a successful federation with St Benet's Catholic Primary School in Beccles and is a proud member of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. We work collaboratively, sharing expertise and best practice to provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Applications are welcome from experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as individuals with transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

What we can offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Catholic ethos and caring community.
• Happy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team.
• A commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression.
• Opportunities to collaborate and share expertise across our federation and wider Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will embrace and promote the Catholic ethos and values of our school.
• Is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Can support engaging learning experiences that develop children's independence, confidence and curiosity.
• Has high expectations of children's behaviour, achievement and personal development.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is resilient, flexible and adaptable, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider school community.
• Is reflective and committed to developing their own practice through ongoing professional development.
• Has experience of working with children in a classroom or early years setting.
• Is confident in supporting children with a range of additional needs, including those with English as an Additional Language.
• Understands the importance of nurturing approaches in supporting children's emotional wellbeing.
• Is willing to support the personal care and hygiene needs of our youngest children, particularly those aged 3-4, with dignity, sensitivity and compassion.

Come and visit us

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school and experience our friendly, supportive community first‑hand.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Megan Runacres:

Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Safeguarding

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, together with all other relevant pre‑employment checks, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.