Teaching Assistant

7 days ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £21,583 - £27,269 per year
  • Address: Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP5 3QR
  • Salary: £25,583 - £27,269 pro rata
  • Hours: Part Time. 13 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. 8.30 am to 3.30 pm for two days per week. There may be potential for additional hours to cover other ad hoc absences.
  • Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible.
  • Reference: 7986

We are seeking to appoint a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) within the Specialist Support Unit (SSU). 

Our Specialist Unit consists of:

  • Reception and Key Stage One Specialist Unit
  • Key Stage Two Cognition and Learning Unit

This vacancy is currently in our KS2 class.

The children are grouped into class bases according to their age and development and not just their age. 

The role will involve, but not be limited to:

  • supporting the class teacher with the children's' learning and smooth running of the classroom
  • working with groups of children or individuals under the direction of the class teacher
  • reporting back to the class teacher on how well the children have made progress
  • supporting children who are dysregulated
  • liaising with different stake holders
  • attending CPD to further knowledge in SEND and how children learn
  • helping the children to learn social skills throughout the day, including playtime and lunchtime.

We need to recruit a Teaching Assistant who:

  • has knowledge and experience of SEND, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and global developmental delay
  • can work as part of a team, with a range of stakeholders
  • is flexible, enthusiastic, skilled and committed to working with children with SEN demonstrating kindness and patience
  • has proven ability to skilfully facilitate positive behaviour
  • has GCSE grades A-C in English and mathematics or equivalent
  • has considerable expertise or specialism in assisting the progress of children with Special Educational Needs.

Gorseland Primary School is in the Kesgrave/Martlesham area. Please look at our website: , where you can find out more about the school. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf), Safeguarding Policy (pdf) and Application Guidance (Word)

We warmly encourage you to find out more by visiting our school website: or indeed by joining us in person for a tour of our vibrant school. 

Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Leonard by either calling or emailing:

To find out more, please visit our website (Gorseland Primary School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to:

Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Gorseland Primary School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3QR

Closing date: 9 am, 10 November 2025.

Interview date: 13 November 2025.

Gorseland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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