- St Edmund’s Primary School
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Address: Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5AD
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Salary: £12.81 per hour (a cost of living pay award may be applied from September 2026)
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Hours: 31.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday (job share may be available) *
- Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 October 2026
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Reference: 5346
Location: St. Edmund’s Primary School, with full mobility across the trust.
- Hours: 8.30am - 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
St. Edmund’s Primary School is seeking an experienced, dedicated, friendly, and professional Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. You will work across both the EYFS and Primary phases, supporting high-quality teaching and learning to help every child thrive.
You will be passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families and willingly demonstrate flexibility in responding to the varying needs of the school. A calm, nurturing approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential requirements.
Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) would be advantageous, as would a commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all children feel valued and supported, and are successful in their learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a caring school community where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our children flourish both academically and personally.
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who:
can follow plans and work on their own initiative
has strong relationship-building skills and techniques
is passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges
can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing
has experience of working with all ages of children in school
is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND
can work both with a small group and on a 1-to-1 basis with pupils
can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
can maintain confidentiality
is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills
has a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
has a full understanding of Safeguarding
is willing to travel to other school sites as required.
We will offer you:
comprehensive staff induction program
full support and training from a wider team
wide range of staff benefits
extensive Wellbeing support package
opportunity for career progression within the trust
personalised performance management
a bespoke package of CPD as required.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Desirable:
relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
willingness to undertake further Teaching Assistant qualification training
early Years Level 3 qualification.
Line manager: Academy Head.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Consortium Trust Benefits (pdf)
For further information, please email Sheri Frearson on [email protected] or email HR on [email protected]
How to apply
Please read the Application Form (word) and email to [email protected]
Closing date: 1 pm, 4 September 2026.
Interview date: 9 September 2026.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.
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