- Honington CE Primary School
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Address: Honington, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1RE
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Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
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Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.45am – 3.15pm, Monday – Friday, term time only
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Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
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Reference: 5297
Honington CE Primary School are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, work closely with class teachers to help all children access the curriculum and achieve their best.
What will the job entail?
The role will include supporting children in class, working with individuals and small groups, helping to deliver planned interventions, preparing resources and supporting children during the wider school day.
Your responsibilities will be to:
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support pupils with learning, behaviour and wellbeing
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work with teachers to deliver planned activities and interventions
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help create a calm, positive and purposeful classroom
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encourage children’s confidence, independence and positive relationships
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contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
You will need:
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a good standard of English and maths, ideally GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
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experience of working with children, or the skills and attitude to succeed in the role
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to be warm, flexible, positive and able to work well as part of a team.
About us
Honington CE Primary School is a small, welcoming village school and part of All Saints Schools Trust. Our values of kindness, excellence and friendship are at the heart of school life.
We are proud of our friendly team, well behaved children and strong sense of community. This is an exciting place to work, with a creative curriculum and a shared commitment to helping every child flourish.
We will offer you:
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a warm, supportive and genuinely friendly team
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well behaved, enthusiastic children
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supportive leadership and opportunities to develop
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a positive school community where staff are valued
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the chance to make a real difference
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training opportunities and CPD to support career progression.
For more information
Please read the Person Specification (Word) and the Application Guidance (pdf).
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Mich Boyd, Headteacher by calling 01359 269324.
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word) by email to [email protected].
Closing date: 1 pm, 31 August 2026
Interview date: 4 September 2026
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a field of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.
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