Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development

Family-friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle2work scheme

Job summary

Woodbridge Road Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join the team. The role is advertised as an apprenticeship and as an experienced Teaching Assistant position, with a fixed-term contract of 24 months and immediate start.

The academy is part of Paradigm Trust and offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will promote inclusive education and maintain clear behavioural expectations for pupils.

Qualifications

• Dedication to inclusive education for all pupils.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupil behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job description

• Woodbridge Road Academy
• Address:50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2EB
• Salary:£10.95 per hour, (£21,141 pro rata, £18,265 per annum)
• Hours:Full time
• Contract:Fixed term for 24 months, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5744

Woodbridge Road Academy are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice into the team. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as an experienced Teaching Assistant role.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you will be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

We are looking for individuals with dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family-friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle2work scheme

Closing date: 9 am, 23 November 2026.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.