Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Bury St Edmunds seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and make a positive impact daily. With an emphasis on teamwork and creativity, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop professionally as part of a vibrant community.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Warm, welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children’s learning.
• Ability to support learning across the curriculum.
• Desire to work as part of a team in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Get involved in creative activities and school events.

Skills

Caring

Motivated

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Job description

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• Address: Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
• Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 1 September 2025
• Reference: 7515
  
  
  

Job Description

• Stanton Community Primary School
• Address: Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
• Salary: £23,657 - £24,404 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
• Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 1 September 2025
• Reference: 7515
  
  
  

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a real difference every day? Do you have energy, creativity, and a big smile ready to brighten up a classroom?

Then we want you to join our friendly and vibrant primary school as a Teaching Assistant.

You will be:

• a caring, motivated individual who loves working with children
• able support learning across the curriculum
• a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of fun.
  
  
  

Experience is great, but passion and commitment are even better.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering exciting and engaging lessons
• Helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally
• Getting involved in creative activities, outdoor learning, and school events
• Making every day a little brighter for our pupils.
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming school community
• Opportunities for training and development
• A chance to be part of something truly special
  
  
  

For more information

Please Read The Job Description (pdf) .

To find out more about us, please visit our website .

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Judi Johnson, School Office Manager by either calling 01359 250225 or emailing [e-mail] , for further details or to arrange an appointment.

How To Apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Judi Johnson at [e-mail] .

Closing date: 23 June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 30 June 2025.

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