Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Stowmarket is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a part-time fixed-term role. The position involves supporting students with learning and behavioral challenges while being part of a collaborative team focused on making a positive impact on children's lives. This role requires creativity, commitment, and experience in a school setting, ensuring a stimulating learning environment for students.

Benefits

Supportive learning community

Enthusiastic team

Innovative curriculum

Active governing body

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record with children with SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Experience as a consistently good/outstanding classroom assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning with small groups and one-to-one.
• Work across the primary phase.

Skills

Commitment to high standards

Flexibility

Creativity

Experience with SEND

Job description

Job Description

• Stonham Aspal CEVA Primary School – Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6AF
• £15,248 per annum
• 26.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Part Time
• Fixed Term until August 2026
• Reference: 7485
• Required from 1 September 2025
  
  
  

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant who can work effectively across the primary phase. This post is for a part time fixed term role until the end of the academic year.

You will support teaching and learning, working with small groups and one to one as required. This is a challenging role but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• is a consistently good / outstanding classroom assistant
• is committed to achieving high standards
• has a proven track record with children with SEND and challenging behaviour
• can be flexible and creative while building on children's interests
• relish the challenge of teaching in an ambitious school
• support our church school ethos.
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• a supportive learning community and environment
• an enthusiastic and dedicated team committed to raising standards
• pupils that are happy, well behaved and enjoy coming to school
• an exciting, broad balanced and innovative curriculum
• a supportive and active governing body and parents’ group to work alongside
• a calm, stimulating and bright environment in which to work and thrive.
  
  
  

For more information

To find out more about us, please visit our website (stonhamaspal.suffolk.sch.uk) .

Please contact Kirsty Shinkins-Hatt, School Business Manager by either calling 01449 711346 or emailing [e-mail] , for further details.

How To Apply

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and submit your completed Application Form (docx) by email to Kirsy Shinkins-Hatt [e-mail] .

Closing date: 1pm, 1 July 2025

Interview date: 2 July 2025

This authority 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 or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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