Teaching Assistant

• Address: Sebert Wood Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7EG
• Salary: £23,656 - £24,404 pro rata
• Hours: Part Time. 29.15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 8.40 am to 3.20 pm, term time only
• Contract: Fixed Term until Summer 2026. Required from Autumn 2025
• Reference: 7730

Sebert Wood Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing community school with children who are eager to learn, encouraged and inspired by a friendly team of staff and supportive parents.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with pupils either in class, in small groups or one to one, some of whom may have special educational needs. The roles may also include an element of lunchtime cover.

The role is varied, challenging and rewarding. It demands commitment along with the ability to promote positive relationships with parent/carers and statutory agencies in order to support the educational progress of the pupil.

You will possess empathy, resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working with children to provide a calm learning environment.

We seek an applicant who is motivated, confident and demonstrates the ability to use their initiative. You will work effectively within a team to support the work of teachers in providing high-quality learning opportunities for pupils. 

Training and support will be provided but previous experience of working in a school or nursery environment is desirable.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Application Guidance (pdf) and Safeguarding Statement (pdf)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01284 755211 or emailing: admin@sebertwood.co.uk

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

How to apply

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

Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Sebert Wood Primary School, Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as above.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. We only contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Closing date: 12 pm, 27 August 2025.

Sebert Wood Primary is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) will be required.  

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we will facilitate this wherever we can. We are keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.