Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Halesworth is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The role includes supervising and guiding pupils, promoting good behavior, and assisting teachers during lessons. Candidates should be passionate about education, embody the school's Christian ethos, and uphold its mission and values. This is a permanent position offering 30 hours per week at £12.65 per hour, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Passionate about education.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos.
• Adhere to our school mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils with special needs.
• Establish relationships and interact with pupils according to individual needs.
• Promote good behavior and manage conflicts.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources for lessons.
• Supervise pupils outside of lessons.
• Accompany staff and pupils on trips and activities.

Job description

• Bramfield CE Primary School
• Address: Bridge Street, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 9HZ
• Salary: £12.65 per hour
• Hours: 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8265

Bramfield CE Primary School are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for SEND pupils. To assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

What will the job entail?

• Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
• Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use.
• Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.
• Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

What you will need

• To be passionate about education
• A role model who supports our Christian ethos
• To follow our school mission, vison and values.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Guidance Notes (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact Louise Manning, School Business Manager by calling 01986 784 205.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 pm, 9 January 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 12 January 2026.

Bramfield CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involve contact with children and are thus engaged in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to references and online searches. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.