Teaching Assistant at Suffolk County Council

Mid Suffolk, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

17633.24

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Planning, Assessment, Inclusion, Safeguarding, Behaviour management, Teaching support, Learning support, Mentoring, Nurture provision

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Cedars Park Primary School * Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5FP * Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £17,633.24 per annum * Hours: 30.25 hours per week, including 15 minutes per week for staff meeting, , 39 weeks per year * Contract: Permanent, Required from June 2026 or as soon as pre-employment checks are complete * Reference: 8861 We are looking for a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our school. Cedars Park Primary School is part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership and is based in mid-Suffolk. All schools within the trust are located in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion. The trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The trust presently comprises of 8 schools, with three SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) centres for support with cognition and learning. You will: * demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils * be able to implement school policies, for example safeguarding, behaviour, teaching and learning * display excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and be committed to sharing new ideas across our school and trust * be able to liaise with teachers regarding the progress and support needs of pupils, as well as planning in order to have a positive impact on learning * be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge pupils to promote inclusion * have the ability to establish a rapport and act as a role model for pupils, setting high expectations while promoting pupil well-being * be able to contribute to the planning and assessment for pupils * have potential for involvement within our nurture provision. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8861-job-description-teaching-assistant-cedars-park-primary-school.pdf]. If you have any questions regarding this role, then please contact us by either calling 01449 778230 or emailing admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk [admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk] To find out more about us, please visit our website [https://www.cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk/]. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8861-application-form-cedars-park-primary-school.docx] by email to admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk [admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk] Successful applicants will be notified by email. Closing date: 12.00 pm, 18 May 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 18 May 2026. The Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning by implementing school policies and collaborating with teachers on pupil progress and planning. They will also inspire and motivate pupils while contributing to the school's nurture provision and promoting pupil well-being.