Teaching Assistant

Farlingaye High School; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Farlingaye High School is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children across various classes from Reception to Year 6. The ideal candidates will have experience in education, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping children thrive. The positions are permanent and require full commitment to the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational context.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Desirable to have a relevant teaching assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to deliver support for children.
• Assist in whole-class and small group sessions.
• Participate in school life beyond the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Experience in an educational setting

Job description

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• Address: Carlton Colville Primary School, Carlton Colville, Suffolk NR33 8DG
• Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7552
  
  

Description

• Address: Carlton Colville Primary School, Carlton Colville, Suffolk NR33 8DG
• Salary: £23,657- £24,404 pro rata
• Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7552
  
  

At Carlton Colville Primary School, we are proud of the incredible opportunities we provide for all our pupils. Everyday should be a chance to learn, play and grow and our wonderful team work tirelessly to create a thriving school community. In developing this offer further, we are excited to welcome creative, caring and dedicated professionals to join us.

A rare opportunity has arisen for Teaching Assistants to join our team. This post will include working closely with teachers to deliver whole-class and small group sessions, ensuring the very best support for children of all abilities. Because we are looking to expand our levels of classroom support, we have 3 positions across the school from Reception to Year 6 plus 2 Nursery Teaching Assistants. You will need to have the skills to help the children they work with to thrive and the opportunity to be part of a genuinely inclusive, progressive school community.

You Will Need To

• have strong communication skills
• have had experience of working in an educational setting
• be flexible and happy to work as part of a team
• be dedicated to helping all children to thrive
• involve yourself in the life of the school beyond the classroom.
  
  

A relevant teaching assistant qualification is desirable but not essential providing you have previously worked in a school.

If you share our vision for education and would like to be part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word) and Application Guidance (Word)

Please feel free to contact Kay Everett-Day, Business Manager by either calling 01502 572682 or emailing: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (Carlton Colville Primary School)

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 pm, 1 July 2025.

Interview date: week commencing, 7 July 2025.

Carlton Colville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for all posts. The school operates an equal opportunities policy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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