Term-Time EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave, Ipswich, is seeking a Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience to join our friendly, supportive team during a fixed-term period until August 31, 2027. The role is term-time only and pro rata salary terms apply.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, work with children with SEND and build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff while upholding safeguarding standards and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Has recent experience supporting learning within EYFS / KS1 in a primary school
• Has undertaken relevant training in Early Years education, child development, phonics, communication and language, and SEND
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS / KS1 curriculum
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND
• Can build positive and nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children
• Has excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning and work closely with children with SEND
• Work as part of our successful team to raise attainment
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment
• Assist with class activities and pupil development as directed

Skills

EYFS/KS1 experience

SEND experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Years education training

Child development training

Phonics training

Communication and language training

SEND training

Job description

Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave, Ipswich, is seeking a Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience to join our friendly, supportive team during a fixed-term period until August 31, 2027. The role is term-time only and pro rata salary terms apply.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, work with children with SEND and build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff while upholding safeguarding standards and inclusive practice.