Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

• Heath Primary School
• Address: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JG
• Salary: £24,414 pro rata
• Hours: 26.25 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed term until 21 July 2027 initially, pending staff review. Required from 5 January 2027
• Reference: 5415

Heath Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant in Lower Key Stage 2.

At Heath Primary School, we have happy children who enjoy coming to school. We provide a nurturing environment that helps our children to thrive academically and socially. We are committed to giving children the best possible learning experiences, and with this in mind, we are looking to add another Teaching Assistant to our team.

You will:

• be positive and motivated
• be adaptable and show initiative where needed
• share the school's vision and ethos
• have high expectations of both behaviour and pupil outcomes
• have a strong subject knowledge with relation to the primary curriculum, in particular, Mathematics and English
• have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent).

Desirable but not essential:

• the ability to work in a team
• experience using a range of technology including Microsoft Teams
• the ability to take the initiative and adapt work to the child or situation
• the ability to work both in the classroom and out of the classroom
• an understanding that children's behaviour is a form of communication and that unacceptable behaviour has a root cause
• the ability to unpick unacceptable behaviour in order to identify triggers.

We will offer you:

• a supportive Governing Body, parents and community
• a commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
• enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff.

To find out more

Please read the Job description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf) and Application Guidance (word)

We would encourage interested candidates to visit our website and to call the school on 01473 622806 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed applications should be emailed to[email protected]

Closing date: 1 pm, 5 October 2026.

Interview date: 9 October 2026.

Heath 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. Social media and DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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