Teaching Assistant

• Address: Birchwood Primary School, Martlesham, Suffolk IP5 3SP
• Salary: £23,657 - £25,183 pro rata
• Hours: Part Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7681

 

Two Positions

• Position 1 in Key Stage one: Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 12 pm (8.30 am start on Wednesday)
• Position 2 in Key Stage two: Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 12 pm (8.30 am start on Wednesday)

Also potential of additional 3 afternoons of HTLA cover, together with MDSA and WAC hours.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with drive who:

• is passionate and committed to providing the best opportunities for our children
• can encourage children to develop a passion for learning through a creative and exciting curriculum
• has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• has experience in working with children individually, in small groups or in the classroom.
• has a proven track record of positively impacting upon pupil outcomes throughout KS2.

 

We can offer:

• a school judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in 2022
• highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and a credit to the school
• a supportive governing body, parents and community
• a commitment to your professional development, wellbeing and career development, applications from experienced teaching assistants and those interested in a career in schools are equally welcomed 
• a positive, dynamic and supportive staff team.

 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word) and Application Guidance (Word)

Please feel free to contact Caroline Hetherington, Executive Business Manager by either calling 01473 610701 or emailing: c.hetherington@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk

To find out more, please visit our website (Birchwood Primary School)

 

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: admin@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk

 

Closing date: 9 am, 29 July 2025.

Interview date: 4 August 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint earlier than the advertised date for the right candidate

 

Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.