Teaching Assistants

**Yoxford and Peasenhall Primary School, Saxmundham IP17 3EU**:

- **£10.93 per hour**:

- **Post 1: 31.75 hours per week***:

- **Post 2: 25.50 hours per week**:

- **Permanent**:

- **Reference: 9202**:

- **Required as soon as possible**
- Post 1: Monday - Friday

**Post 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Post 1 and post 2: 8.30am - 3.15pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

We have an exciting opportunity to grow our team and appoint two Teaching Assistants to our wonderful village school. Situated in the heart of Suffolk, we have a peaceful rural setting that boasts a covered pool, large outdoor area and a gardening area too.

We are looking for two support staff to work predominantly in our lower key stage 2 class, but flexibility and adaptability are key skills when working in a small community.

Some experience is preferred, but training will be offered.

**We will offer you**:

- a comprehensive staff induction program
- full support and training from a wider team
- a wide range of staff benefits
- an extensive wellbeing support package
- the opportunity for career progression
- the possibility of additional hours for leading extended school clubs or breakfast club.

**You will**:

- communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing
- ideally have some experience of working with children in a school setting
- be able to support a range of abilities including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- be able to work both with a small group and on a 1-to-1 basis with pupils
- have a willingness to make a contribution to the general smooth running of our school
- adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
- maintain confidentiality
- have a desire to participate in school and trust continuing personal development opportunities (CPD)
- have an awareness of Safeguarding.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- Grade C /4+ level Numeracy and Literacy
- a basic level of computer literacy

**Desirable**:

- a relevant TA qualification.

Line manager: Assistant Academy Head

Training: Induction program provided

**To find out more**

**How to apply**
- **Job Description (pdf)**:

- **Application Form (pdf)**

**Closing date: 1pm, 8 September 2023.**

**Interview date: 12 September 2023.**

The Consortium Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this may include social media checks.