Teaching Assistant

Great Heath Academy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee benefits package

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Great Heath Academy in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our primary team on a permanent basis. The role is 31 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £17,868 - £18,149 per annum on the NJC scale 3-4.

The successful candidate will support pupils with learning, work with individuals, small groups and the whole class, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. DBS check will be required; interviews in w/c 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and children.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.
• Experience assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and in whole-class settings.
• Positive, proactive and able to relate well to staff, visitors and students.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
• Assist pupils on an individual basis, in small groups and in class.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Pro-active approach

Independent worker

Visitor relations

Education

Experience with young people

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only
• Salary: £17,868 - £18,149 per annum
• Pay scale: NJC 3 - 4
• Expires: Monday 05 October 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Interviews: w/c 12 October 2026

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Great Heath Academy is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging primary academy.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro‑active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Great Heath Primary Academy?

At Great Heath Academy, we work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve, while sharing our common vision and values. We share a passion about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications and are open to flexible working.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.