Teaching Assistant

Copdock Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Copdock Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support learning in KS2, primarily Year 5/6.

The role includes delivering a range of interventions, lunch duties, and working with a friendly team. The position is permanent and part-time (21.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) with pro rata pay.

We offer professional development opportunities and a welcoming school environment for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in KS2 or Year 5/6.
• Ability to plan and deliver tasks to support children with diverse needs.
• Good standard of English and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in KS2, Year 5/6, each morning.
• Deliver a wide range of interventions in the afternoon.
• Administer lunch duties as part of the role.
• Promote a caring and supportive environment for pupils.
• Work effectively as part of a small, friendly team.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to school ethos.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Planning & delivery

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

• Copdock Primary School
• Address:School Hill, Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3HY
• Salary:£25,940 - £27,628 pro rata
• Hours:Part time,21.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, plus additional 5 hours MDSA
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference:5614

Copdock Primary School are seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to complement our small, friendly and dedicated team. The position is in KS2, supporting learning within Year 5/6 each morning, as well as delivering a wide range of interventions as required in the afternoon. The role also includes lunch duty each day.

You will:

• promote a caring and supportive environment in which children can flourish and succeed
• have high expectations alongside a positive, nurturing approach
• have practical, school-based experience of planning and delivering tasks to support children with a range of needs
• be organised and reflective in developing practice
• demonstrate effective team working skills
• have a good standard of English and mathematics
• be committed to embedding our school vision for all children and adults, ‘to be confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens’.

We are keen to consider applicants with an interest and experience in planning and delivering whole class lessons with support. This would be paid at a higher Grade 4 rate as applicable for the right candidate.

We can offer:

• a committed, supportive and friendly staff team
• professional development opportunities within and beyond our school
• polite and well-behaved children who engage positively with learning opportunities and school life.

At Bentley and Copdock Primary School Federation, we are committed to child protection and safeguarding children against harm. We promote the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff members and volunteers to share this commitment as informed by our robust policies and procedures.

Closing date:

9 am, 2 November 2026.

Interview date:

week commencing, 9 November 2026.