Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £24,413 - £24,796
  • Handford Hall Primary School
  • Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ
  • Salary: £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata

  • Hours: 28 hours per week (term time only)

  • Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible 

  • Reference: 8169

Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, is looking for a Teaching Assistant.

Are you looking for a career in education? Are you are thinking about becoming a teacher in the future? Then we are the right school for you. Handford Hall welcomes applications from graduates.

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit a motivated and passionate teaching assistant with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups.

The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words 'Achieve, Believe and Celebrate' and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community.

The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities supports, fosters and inspires pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

You will:

  • possess motivation and commitment

  • be innovative and flexible

  • be committed to making a difference to children's lives

  • be a keen and effective learner, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities

  • have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions

  • work well in a team and use your own initiative.
     

We will offer you:

  • a forward-thinking school which welcomes fresh ideas

  • access to high quality training in preparation for teacher training

  • the opportunity to work in a highly successful school

  • significant opportunities for professional development

  • well-motivated, happy and friendly children who are proud of their school

  • a friendly and supportive team

  • opportunities for high quality specialist professional development in primary education.

  To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Teaching Assistant Person Specification (pdf)

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (word)

Competed application forms to be emailed to  

  Closing date: 12 pm, 12 December 2025. Interview date: week commencing 15 December 2025.
Handford Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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