Teaching Assistant

• Morland Church of England Primary School
• Address: Ipswich IP3 0LH
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro-rata
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required from January 2026
• Reference: 7973

Who we are

'Through God all things are possible' (Matthew 19:26)

Morland is a vibrant primary school located in the heart of our community. We have embarked on an exciting new chapter that is helping us live our biblical vision. In September we were thrilled to open a specialist SEND unit within our existing building. As pupil numbers grow we are looking for passionate educators to help us create an environment where our children can truly thrive.

Building strong relationships with our children is at the heart of everything we do. The specialist unit benefits from small pupil numbers and a high staff-to-child ratio, we offer a nurturing and supportive space that enables our children to grow. Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who collaborate with parents, multi-agency teams and key workers to support our children in a holistic way. Together, we work with children who face a wide range of challenges, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

We believe in a developmental and sequential approach to teaching, one that builds on prior learning and sets high expectations for progress. At Morland, we understand that our children come from diverse backgrounds and many of them have unique Communication and Interaction needs, but one thing is certain – every child deserves to have the opportunity to shine.

We take a triangulated approach that places the child at the centre of decision-making. By working closely with education and therapy professionals, parents, carers, and the local authority, we ensure that every child's voice is heard, and that we all work together to secure outstanding outcomes.

The role

At Morland, we believe that a school is about more than just teaching subjects – it's about knowing and caring for the children you work with. Building positive, nurturing and professional relationships with our children is key to success in this role. As a TA, you will work alongside the class teacher and HLTAs to, play a crucial part in motivating and inspiring our children to reach their full potential alongside your supportive team.

We're looking for someone special, a TA who can, work with the class teacher and HLTA to manage complex and sometimes challenging behaviours with care, understanding and patience. You will need to be adaptable, with the right communication skills, consistency and flexibility to meet the needs of each child in your care. Above all, we're looking for someone who approaches every child with a non-judgemental mindset and is passionate about making a difference.

Are you ready to join a team that is all about collaboration, innovation and creating meaningful change for our children? If so, we can't wait to meet you

To find out more

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to find out more information and have a tour of the school, please contact John Crane, Headteacher, by calling or by emailing .comincluding your full name and the job title in the subject line.

How to apply

Please read thejob description (word) and person specification (word).

All applications must be made on an officialapplication form (word)and sent by either email to or post to John Crane, Headteacher, Morland CofE Primary School. Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH.

Closing date: 12pm, 5 November 2025.

Interview date: 18 November 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment will be made subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.