Teaching Assistant

• Bungay High School
• Address: Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RW
• Salary: £24,027 pro rata
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, Required from 1 January 2026.
• Reference: 8099

Required for a January 2026 start, applications are invited for a Teaching Assistant to support the education of students in Years 7 - 11, as a result in an increase in student numbers. 

You will be part of an experienced team of Teaching Assistants based in the Learning Support Resource at Bungay High School. Each TA has a set timetable, supporting students in the lower school (Years Support for students is in class or in small group work and 1-to-1 teaching away from the classroom and managed by the SEND Manager. Candidates will require some experience or aptitude for mentoring young people, supporting or delivering skills clubs and scribing for students during exams.

Bungay High School is a high achieving and thriving comprehensive school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this role, please do so via My New Term.  Alternatively download an application form from our website.  Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher's PA: or email:    

Please write your covering letter of application to Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.

Mixed roll 986 students 

We do not accept CVs. No Agencies.

Closing date: 12pm, 28 November 2025. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A DBS check will be required for this post.

Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in The Bungay Way, underpinned by our character virtues of RESPECT, RESILIENCE, REFLECTIVENESS and RESPONSIBIITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, through which we are working towards the nationally recognised Character Quality Mark.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and five primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.