Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9a276fef-29b9-4083-a8f6-1e8bbe2f5307 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• has experience of working with children in a primary school setting
• be flexible and can use their own initiative
• work independently and as part of a team
• be willing to undertake a range of duties
• be resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
• manage change well and support pupils in a variety of situations
• have high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievements
• have excellent English and mathematics skills
• possess initiative and the ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and pupils
• have a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
On a journey together where learning has no limits.
‘They will soar on wings like eagles.’ Isaiah 40:31
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our warm, caring and dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of a successful, forward-thinking school community. As our school continues to grow, including the addition of an extra class from September, we are expanding our support team and are looking to appoint an additional Teaching Assistant, with the role available for the 2026–27 academic year in the first instance.
We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — “On a journey together where learning has no limits” — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.
We can offer:
• a warm and welcoming school environment
• opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive setting
• An amazing team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be;
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn, full of personality and make every day rewarding
• a wide range of CPD opportunities
• Tea, coffee and the all-important biscuit tin!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for someone who:
• has experience of working with children in a primary school setting
• be flexible and can use their own initiative
• work independently and as part of a team
• be willing to undertake a range of duties
• be resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
• manage change well and support pupils in a variety of situations
• have high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievements
• have excellent English and mathematics skills
• possess initiative and the ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and pupils
• have a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
On a journey together where learning has no limits.
‘They will soar on wings like eagles.’ Isaiah 40:31
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our warm, caring and dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of a successful, forward-thinking school community. As our school continues to grow, including the addition of an extra class from September, we are expanding our support team and are looking to appoint an additional Teaching Assistant, with the role available for the 2026–27 academic year in the first instance.
We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — “On a journey together where learning has no limits” — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.
We can offer:
• a warm and welcoming school environment
• opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive setting
• An amazing team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be;
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn, full of personality and make every day rewarding
• a wide range of CPD opportunities
• Tea, coffee and the all-important biscuit tin!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.