Teaching Assistant

Cromer Junior; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cromer Junior in Ipswich is seeking a committed teaching assistant to support children with a range of needs and to assist learning under the direction of a class teacher.

You will relate well to children, be an active member of a vibrant team, work with initiative, and stay flexible in dynamic situations. The appointment is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Be able to support children with a range of challenging needs.
• Assist learning under the direction of a class teacher.
• Relate well to children and foster a positive environment.
• Be an active member of a vibrant, enthusiastic team.
• Show initiative and adaptability in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Be able to support children with a range of challenging needs.
• Support children's learning through the direction of a class teacher.
• Relate well to children.
• Be an active member of a vibrant, enthusiastic team.
• Work with initiative.
• Be flexible in dynamic situations.

Skills

Child support

Challenging needs

Learning support

Team player

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• be able to support children with a range of challenging needs
• support children's learning through the direction of a class teacher
• relate well to children
• be an active member of a vibrant, enthusiastic team
• work with initiative
• be flexible in dynamic situations

We will:

• support your professional development
• provide an excellent working environment
• make you welcome as part of the whole school community

Working 1 day per week (5 hours 50 mins) during the school's term-time only. The post is fixed term until 31st August 2027 initially, but with the possibility of being extended according to the needs of the school.