Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbridge Prep School in Woodbridge, Suffolk is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join the KS1/KS2 team on a fixed-term basis from January 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification, have experience with young children, and be able to support learning across KS1 and KS2 while working with a specific class and across year groups.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience of working with KS1/KS2.
• Experience working with young children in a similar setting.
• Ability to work across different year groups as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning across KS1 and KS2.
• Work closely with a specific class while providing flexible support across year groups.
• Foster a positive learning environment and encourage pupils’ confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to help every child thrive.

Education

Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant

Job description

• Woodbridge Prep School


• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ


• Salary: £23,968 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £19,223 per annum


• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 34 weeks per year, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm


• Contract: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave required from January 2027


• Reference: 0918

Woodbridge Prep Schoolare looking to appoint a passionate and motivated Teaching Assistant, with experience of working at KS1 (Key Stage 1) and KS2 (Key Stage 2), to join the nurturing and energetic team.

We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning across KS1 and KS2. The role will involve working closely with a specific class at times, while also providing flexible support across different year groups and classes as needed.

As the successful candidate, you will foster a positive learning environment, encourage pupils’ confidence and independence, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to help every child thrive.

You should have 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.

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 9 October 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2026.

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).