Teaching Assistant

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery; Bungay; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery in Bungay is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team for 11 hours per week during term time. The role supports children to thrive academically and personally within a welcoming Catholic ethos and a newly opened Nursery provision.

We welcome applicants with experience as Teaching Assistants or related skills, who demonstrate excellent communication, patience and teamwork, and a commitment to high standards of pupil welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or related support role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve academic and personal development.
• Assist in classroom activities and nurture environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Salary : Grade 2 Point 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)

Actual Salary: £6,151.29 - £6,247.80 per annum (11 hours a week - term time)

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8.45am-3.15pm (one hour for lunch)

Start Date: ASAP

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 team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our welcoming school community as we have recently opened our new Nursery provision in September 2026. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally, and who will make a positive contribution to the life of our school.St Edmund's is part of a successful federation with St Benet's Catholic Primary School in Beccles and a proud member of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. We enjoy working collaboratively, sharing expertise and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as those with relevant skills and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

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, supportive and friendly staff team
• An exciting opportunity to be part of our new Nursery provision
• A commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression
• Strong collaboration across our federation and wider Trust

We are looking for someone who:

• Will support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential
• Supports engaging learning experiences that encourage independence, confidence and curiosity
• Has high expectations of pupils' behaviour, achievement and personal development
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is resilient, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team
• Builds positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider school community
• Reflects on their practice and is committed to continual professional development
• Has experience of working within a classroom or early years environment
• Is confident in supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including those with English as an Additional Language
• Has an understanding of nurturing approaches to support children's emotional wellbeing
• Is willing to support the personal care and hygiene needs of our youngest children, particularly those aged 3-4 years, with dignity, sensitivity and compassion

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 pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.