Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2fccdf2d-5e63-4c97-9c7d-16c281054293 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main responsibility of this role is to support the progress of students with special educational needs in consultation with teaching staff.
Are you someone who: -
Is flexible and patient with a passion for getting the best for and from young people?
Is able to work on own initiative?
Is able to communicate at all levels?
Is competent with numeracy and literacy skills?
The core working hours are up to 24.3hpw, 39 weeks a year (this is term time plus 4 staff training days)
What the school offers its staff
Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.
The main responsibility of this role is to support the progress of students with special educational needs in consultation with teaching staff.
Are you someone who: -
Is flexible and patient with a passion for getting the best for and from young people?
Is able to work on own initiative?
Is able to communicate at all levels?
Is competent with numeracy and literacy skills?
The core working hours are up to 24.3hpw, 39 weeks a year (this is term time plus 4 staff training days)
What the school offers its staff
Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.