Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school in Woodbridge is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience in Key Stage 2. This permanent role, available for immediate start, offers a supportive environment aimed at fostering children’s learning and development. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification and demonstrate a strong commitment to child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at Key Stage 2.
• Natural empathy with young children.
• Highly motivated and able to encourage learning.

Responsibilities

• Support young children in a safe and effective learning environment.
• Work with an energetic team to promote education.
• Collaborate during term time weeks only.

Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Inspiration

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Woodbridge School Prep, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• £18,481 actual per annum, £22,580 pro rata
• 38.25 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (term time only)
• Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0274
  
  
  

Teaching Assistant – Prep School.

We are looking to appoint a committed and motivated Teaching Assistant, with experience of working at Key Stage 2, to join the nurturing and energetic team at Woodbridge School Prep.

You should have a natural empathy with young children, as well as being a highly motivated and inspiring individual with a passion for working with children to encourage learning in a safe, stimulating and effective way.

You will hold a relevant Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification and will have experience of working with young children in a similar setting.

Working Pattern – term time – 34 weeks per year:

Start time each day: 8:15am

Finish times Monday: 4:30pm

Tuesday: 5pm

Wednesday and Thursday: 4pm

Friday: 4:30pm

With a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

The Seckford Foundation is one of Suffolk’s oldest charities, endowed by Thomas Seckford in 1587, with the mission to promote the education of the young and the care of older people in and around Woodbridge. The Foundation owns and operates two significant and long-standing institutions in the town

To Find Out More And How To Apply

For more information about the school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit our website (Woodbridge School – Vacancies)

Closing date: 1pm, 30 June 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 30 June 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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