Teaching Assistant

Address: Thurston CE Primary Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3FT

Salary: £23,656 pro rata

Hours: Part Time. 31.67 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 8.45 am to 3.30 pm

Contract: Permanent. Required from November 2025

Reference: 7844

Thurston CE Primary Academy is looking to recruit an appropriately experienced and hardworking individual to join our dedicated, supportive and highly effective team.

We are looking for a highly motivated team player, with a calm and patient approach who:

• is able to support pupils on a one to one basis 
• has good literacy and numeracy skills
• ELSA accreditation preferable
• can form positive relationships and undertake the key worker role, liaising with the SENDCo, health professionals and parents
• is willing to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary.

The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our successful school community.

At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the children.

We relocated to a larger area in Norton Road in Thurston in 2021 to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school grow from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils. 

For More Information

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01359 230444 or emailing: admin@thurstonprimary.net

To find out more, please visit our website (Thedwastre Education Trust)

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: admin@thurstonprimary.net

Interview date: 10 October 2025.

Closing date: 12 pm, 6 October 2025.