Teaching Assistant

ACTE; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chilton Community Primary School is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Reception to Year 6. Ideal candidates will be nurturing and flexible, with a solid educational background and a commitment to helping children achieve their potential. The school offers a supportive environment committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Benefits

Welcoming and supportive staff team

Well-resourced environment

Qualifications

• Experience with children from Reception to Year 6 is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide interventions and support for special needs.
• Experience working one-to-one and with small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning, progress, and attainment of pupils.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and students.
• Assist in managing a diverse range of needs.

Skills

Communication

Nurturing

Flexibility

Understanding

Education

Grade C/4 in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

Job description

• Chilton Community Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NN
• £23,657 - £24,404 FTE, depending on experience.
• 31.25 hours per week, for 39 weeks per year
• Part Time
• Fixed Term
• Reference: 6791
• Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and successful primary school. The successful candidate will support the learning, progress, and attainment of pupils across the school, from Reception to Year 6, depending on their experience.

We are ideally seeking candidates with school-based experience from reception to year 6. Experience working with children, providing interventions, supporting children with special needs, and working one to one, with small groups, and whole class support is highly desirable.

Candidates must have obtained a grade C/4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent.

You will be:

• an excellent communicator
• nurturing, patient, kind and caring
• flexible and enthusiastic in your approach to the children’s and school’s needs
• understanding and approachable
• able to support a diverse range of needs.

We can offer you:

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to raising standards
• happy children who are eager to learn and make the most of their time in our school
• a school that strives for every child to reach their true potential
• supportive staff and governors
• a well-resourced environment.

How to apply:

Please find a downloadable copy of the Application Form (docx).

Please return completed application forms to [e-mail] ‘Teaching Assistant Application’ in the subject header.

Closing Date: 12pm, 17 January 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 20 January 2025


Note: Should a suitable candidate be available sooner, the closing date could be brought forward, so please do not delay sending your completed application.


Chilton Primary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post will require up-to-date DBS clearance.