Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

Ipswich IP EW, United Kingdom Piper's Vale Primary Academy Full time £22,000 - £25,989 per year
  • Address: Piper's Vale Primary Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW
  • Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata (£22,102 - £22,453 per annum)
  • Hours: Full Time. 37 hours per week, Term time only plus 1 week
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 8221

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) into the team at Piper's Vale Primary Academy from December 2025.

We are seeking teaching assistants for both our EYFS/KS1 and KS2 units, preferably with a SEND background, to work with pupils in the school's special education units, although this is not essential, as training will be delivered relevant to experience and the cohort of children.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It's a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you will be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development, and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will offer

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

A flexible, patient, and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • A strong commitment to professional development
  • We strive to be a family-friendly employer
  • Employee counselling service
  • Cycle2work scheme

How to apply

Please feel free to contact Kimberly Morton, Principal by calling

To find out more, please visit our website (Paradigm)

Closing date: 9am, 5 January 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

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