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- St Christopher's Primary School
- Address: Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8XQ
- Salary: £17,742 actual per annum, £25,583 pro rata
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Reference: 5316
St Christopher's Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed Experienced SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work with our EYFS/KS1 children and join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking individuals. We would love you to take your place with us in this fantastic role!
To be successful in this role, you will ideally:
- have experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant
- be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- be motivated, ambitious and serious about improving children’s life chances through education
- be highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload
- be able to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils
- have a ‘can-do’ attitude and has the ability to use their initiative
- be able to work flexibly and professionally.
We are looking for an experienced SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team, working 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year working Monday - Friday. The purpose of this role is to provide pupils with classroom support.
We are part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT - Soon to be Grace Schools). It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as DEMAT becomes Grace Schools in September.
Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.
We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.
We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.
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We are especially proud of the recognition given to the trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.
Our website will be updating to www.graceschools.org.uk in August.
Further information about our name change can be found on our website https://www.demat.org.uk.
If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you!
If you choose to join us, our promise is to offer you:
- career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.
- a supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- a GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
- a cycle to work scheme
- access to eyecare vouchers
- annual flu vaccinations
- a generous pension and annual leave entitlement
- inclusive policies and practices
- well-behaved and enthusiastic children
- strong links with the community and local church groups.
To find out more
For further information about the role, please download the Job Description (pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/G-Jul/5316-JD-SEN-Teaching-Assistant-St-Christophers-Primary-School.pdf
Onsite visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment please call Paula Evans, Office Manager on 01638 750342 or email office@stcprimary.suffolk.sch.uk.
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How to apply
Please apply via My New Term on our website https://stchristophers.demat.org.uk/staff-vacancies.
Closing date: 11.55 pm, 30 July 2026. Interview date: 3 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications.
Safer Recruitment
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
Related Documents:
DEMAT Benefits.pdf https://mynewterm-attachment-docs.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/9FBC35A5-6F07-45FC-8842-DAC9C7EEE454.pdf
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