Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsale CEVC Primary School seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. With a nurturing approach, you will support pupils in a stimulating environment, fostering their learning and development. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to impact children's lives positively in a well-resourced school.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant.
• Dedication to high-quality primary education.
• Ability to work 1:1 with pupils or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge all pupils in their learning.
• Work collaboratively within a nurturing team environment.
• Thrive on innovation and support wider school life.

Skills

Support and challenge pupils

High expectations of learning

Calm and positive demeanor

Teamwork

Innovation

Job description

Job Description

• Kelsale CEVC Primary School
• Address: Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2NP
• Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 pro rata
• Hours: 28.75 hours per week, (opportunity of additional after school club hours), Term time only
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, with potential to become permanent, Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7525
  
  
  

Kelsale CEVC Primary School is situated in a village near to Saxmundham. It is a successful, thriving, well-resourced village school with a nurturing and caring ethos. Our staff are experienced, highly motivated and dedicated to ensuring all pupils are well educated in a fun and stimulating environment.

We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their enthusiasm for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant who wishes to be part of this happy, successful and forward-thinking team.

You will:

• be a dedicated Teaching Assistant who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• be a calm, confident and positive person
• able to work 1:1 with a child or a small group
• be dedicated to and passionate about high-quality primary education.
• be focused on raising standards and developing your own potential.
• enjoy being an active part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• thrive on innovation.
• be keen to support the wider life of the school.
  
  
  

For more information

Please contact the school office for any further information by calling 01728 602297 or email [e-mail]

Or visit the School website

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How to apply

To apply, please download the Application Form (word) and Application Guidance (word)

Please return your completed application [e-mail]

Closing date: 20 June 2025

Interviews on: 26June 2025

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