Teaching Assistant

Heath Primary School

Address: Heath Primary School, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JG

Salary: £23,656 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 26.25 hours per week in Year 2

Contract: Fixed term until 17/07/2026 initially, pending staff review, required ASAP

Reference: 7847

At Heath Primary School, we have happy children who enjoy coming to school. We provide a nurturing environment that helps our children to thrive academically and socially. We are committed to giving children the best possible learning experiences, and with this in mind, we are looking to add another Teaching Assistant to our team.

We are looking to appoint a person who will need to:

• be positive and inspired
• be adaptable and show initiative where needed
• share the school's vision and ethos
• have a strong subject knowledge with relation to the primary curriculum, in particular, maths and English
• have GCSE English and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• have phonics training and experience.

Desirable but not essential

• A graduate who is seeking experience working in a primary school setting prior to applying for a PGCE, SCITT or equivalent
• Experience of working with children with social, emotional, mental health needs
• Experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia
• The ability to work in a team
• Experience using a range of technology including Microsoft Teams
• The ability to take the initiative and adapt work to the child or situation
• The ability to work both in the classroom and out of the classroom
• An understanding that children’s behaviour is a form of communication and that unacceptable behaviour has a root cause
• The ability to unpick unacceptable behaviour in order to identify triggers
• The resilience to work with children with challenging behaviour.

We Can Offer:

• a supportive governing body, parents and community
• a commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
• enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff.

To find our more

We would encourage interested candidates to visit our school website and to contact the school on 01473 622806 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. 

How To Apply

Please download the application form (word) and full job description (pdf) and person specification (pdf) 

Completed applications should be emailed to vacancy@heathkesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk

Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Social media and DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Closing date: 12pm, 1 October 2025. 

Interview date: 7 October 2025.