Teaching Assistant, Felixstowe

Job Description

• Grange Community Primary School
• Address:Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2LA
• Salary:£24,796 per annum pro rata
• Hours:30.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Contract:Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
• Reference:8996

Grange Community Primary Schoolare seeking a caring, passionate, and dedicatedKS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistantto join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and inspiring children in Key Stage 1or 2, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging and creative learning activities in line with the National curriculum
• fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential
• providing support for pupils'academic, social, and emotional development both in and out of the classroom
• assisting with observations, assessments, and record-keeping to monitor children's progress and attainment
• promoting independence, resilience, and confidence through high-quality learning experiences
• working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to meet each child's individual needs
• upholding the school's values, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding policies at all times.

You will have:

• a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development in Key Stage 1 or 2
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• a positive team player with the ability to take initiative and adapt when needed
• a patient, kind, and flexible approach to working with children
• a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable
• experience working within a primary school or KS1 setting is advantageous but not essential.

We can offer you:

• children who take pride in their school and are engaged in learning
• a warm and supportive school environment with a commitment to wellbeing
• colleagues who are passionate about working together and providing children with the best possible opportunities.

For more information

Please read theJob Description (pdf).

To find out more about the school, please visitour website.

Visits are warmly welcomed, so please contactJulie Abbott, Office Manager on01394 283912to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

Please submit your completedApplication Form (Word)andEqual Opportunities Form (Word)by email to.

Alternatively, please post to Gemma Havord, Grange Community Primary School, Grange Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2LA.

Closing date:1pm, 4 June 2026

Interview date:Week commencing 8 June 2026

Grange Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and follow our safer recruitment procedures

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