Teaching Assistants

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Ipswich is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. Your role will involve working with pupils to enhance their learning experience. Ideal candidates should be motivated, flexible, and eager to engage in professional development opportunities while contributing positively to the school community.

Benefits

Access to high quality training for teacher preparation

Opportunities for significant professional development

Supportive school environment with motivated children

Qualifications

• Possess drive and motivation to support pupils.
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities.
• Confidence to lead groups of pupils effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the curriculum in small groups.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance learning experiences.
• Participate in implementing interventions for pupil development.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Graduate

Job description

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• Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ
• 28 hours per week, over 38 weeks (term time only)
• Fixed term until 31 August 2026
• Reference: 7362
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

Job Description

• Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ
• £14,936 - £15,167 actual per annum (£23,656 - £24,027 pro rata)
• 28 hours per week, over 38 weeks (term time only)
• Fixed term until 31 August 2026
• Reference: 7362
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

Are you looking for a career in education? Are you are thinking about becoming a teacher in the future? Then we are the right school for you.

Handford Hall welcomes applications from graduates.

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit motivated and passionate teaching assistants with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups.

The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community.

The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities supports, fosters and inspires pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

We are looking for candidates who:

• possess drive and motivation
• are innovative and flexible
• are committed to making a difference to children's lives
• are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities
• have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions
• work well in a team and use their own initiative.
  
  
  

We will offer you:

• a forward-thinking school which welcomes fresh ideas
• access to high quality training in preparation for teacher training
• the opportunity to work in a highly successful school
• significant opportunities for professional development
• well-motivated, happy and friendly children who are proud of their school
• a friendly and supportive team
• opportunities for high quality specialist professional development in primary education.
  
  
  

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf)

Full details can be found on our web page at: www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (docx) and Equal Opportunities Form (docx)

Competed application forms to be emailed to [e-mail]

Closing date: midday, 6 June 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 9 June 2025.

Handford Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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