Teaching Assistant

1 day ago

Bury St Edmunds IP RY, United Kingdom Thurston CE Primary Academy Full time
  • Thurston CE Primary Academy
  • Address: Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3FT
  • Salary: £24,413 pro rata
  • Hours: Full time, 31.67 hours per week, 38 weeks per year *
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

  • Reference: 8045

  • 8.45 am – 3.30 pm, Monday – Friday.

Candidate availability to be discussed at interview.

Thurston CE Primary Academy is looking to recruit an appropriately experienced, motivated and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, supportive and highly effective team.

We are looking for a highly motivated team player, with a calm and patient approach who:

  • is able to support pupils on a one-to-one basis
  • has good literacy and numeracy skills
  • has an ELSA accreditation (preferable)
  • can form positive relationships and undertake the key worker role, liaising with the SENDCo, health professionals and parents
  • is willing to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary.

The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our successful school community.

At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the children.

We relocated to a larger area in Norton Road in Thurston in 2021 to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school grow from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

If you would like to visit the school or have a discussion with the Headteacher, please call or email

For further information, please visit our website

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)and email to

Alternatively, please contact the school office for a job description and application form.

Closing date: 12 pm, 26 November 2025.

Interview date: 1 December and 2 December 2025.

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