Teaching Assistants

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant junior school as a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and contribute to the educational success of students aged 7 to 11. This part-time position offers a working environment characterized by community support and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in primary education. The school is committed to providing an inclusive environment and offers several professional learning opportunities.

Benefits

Wide range of CPD opportunities

Supportive staff team

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of classroom management under teacher direction.
• Positive communication skills to liaise with pupils and staff.
• Desire to enable all pupils to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom management with the class teacher.
• Enable pupils' successful learning and engagement.
• Model communication effectively in the school setting.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Experience in a primary school setting

Job description

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• Springfield Junior School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4DT
• 2 posts for 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time only)
• Permanent
• Reference: 7535
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Job Description

• Springfield Junior School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4DT
• £23,657- £24,404 (pro rata)
• 2 posts for 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time only)
• Permanent
• Reference: 7535
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

9am–3pm Monday – Friday with 30 minutes for lunch.

Springfield Junior School is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. Springfield is a popular junior school to the west of the town centre teaching children from age 7 to 11. This is a three-form entry school with strong community support, a supportive and hardworking staff team as well as friendly and welcoming children. We deliver an ambitious and rigorous curriculum through CUSP as well as being a Gold OPAL school to develop the quality of outdoor play. Our school has recently been judged as 'Good' in all areas. (March 2025).

You will:

• have an understanding of working in a primary school setting
• have an understanding of classroom management working under the direction of the class teacher/SENCO
• have a positive and self-driven desire to enable all pupils to be successful
• be able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with teachers.
  
  
  

We will offer you:

• a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school with motivated and positive learners
• an inclusive and caring ethos with a supportive staff team.
• a wide range of CPD opportunities.
  
  
  

Roll: 340.

To find out more

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Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit please call the school office on 01473 741300 or email [e-mail]

For information about our school visit our website ( Springfield Primary School - Home )

For an informal discussion only, please call Mrs J Viner on 01473 741300.

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and return it to [e-mail]

Completed application to be returned for the attention of Mrs J Viner.

Closing date: 12pm, 4 July 2025.

Interview date: 10 July 2025.

Springfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

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