Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedars Park Primary School, part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, invites applications for a permanent Teaching Assistant. The post is 30.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–3.10pm, starting November 2026. Salary is £26,016 per annum pro rata (£18,215.06 actual).

We seek passionate individuals who can support teaching and learning, uphold safeguarding and school policies, and foster inclusion. Enhanced DBS required; closing date 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils.
• Safeguarding and behaviour policies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across staff.

Responsibilities

• demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils
• be able to implement school policies, for example safeguarding, behaviour, teaching and learning
• display excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and be committed to sharing new ideas across our school and trust
• be able to liaise with teachers regarding the progress and support needs of pupils, as well as planning in order to have a positive impact on learning
• be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge pupils to promote inclusion
• have the ability to establish a rapport and act as a role model for pupils, setting high expectations while promoting pupil well-being
• be able to contribute to the planning and assessment for pupils
• with potential for involvement within our nurture provision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

• Cedars Park Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5FP
• Salary: £26,016 per annum pro rata (£18,215.06 actual)
• Hours: 30.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.10pm
• Permanent: Permanent, required to start November 2026
• Reference: 5530

Cedars Park Primary School is part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership and is based in mid-Suffolk. All schools within the Trust are in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion. The Trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The Trust presently comprises of 8 schools, with three SEND centres for support with cognition and learning.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our school.

You will:

• demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils
• be able to implement school policies, for example safeguarding, behaviour, teaching and learning
• display excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and be committed to sharing new ideas across our school and trust
• be able to liaise with teachers regarding the progress and support needs of pupils, as well as planning in order to have a positive impact on learning
• be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge pupils to promote inclusion
• have the ability to establish a rapport and act as a role model for pupils, setting high expectations while promoting pupil well-being
• be able to contribute to the planning and assessment for pupils
• with potential for involvement within our nurture provision.

For more information

If you have any questions regarding this role, then please do not hesitate to contact the school by calling 01449 778230 or by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 12pm, 12 October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October 2026

The Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.