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- St Edmund’s Primary School
- Address: Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5AD
- Salary: £12.81 per hour (a cost of living pay award may be applied from September 2026)
- Hours: 31.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday (job share may be available)
- Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 October 2026
- Reference: 5346
Location: St. Edmund’s Primary School, with full mobility across the trust.
Hours: 8.30am - 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
St. Edmund’s Primary School is seeking an experienced, dedicated, friendly, and professional Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. You will work across both the EYFS and Primary phases, supporting high-quality teaching and learning to help every child thrive.
You will be passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families, and willingly demonstrate flexibility in responding to the varying needs of the school. A calm, nurturing approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential requirements.
Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) would be advantageous, as would a commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all children feel valued and supported, and are successful in their learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a caring school community where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our children flourish both academically and personally.
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We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who:
- Can follow plans and work on their own initiative
- Has strong relationship-building skills and techniques
- Is passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges
- Can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing
- Has experience of working with all ages of children in school
- Is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND
- Can work both with a small group and on a 1-to-1 basis with pupils
- Can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
- Can maintain confidentiality
- Is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills
- Has a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
- Has a full understanding of Safeguarding
- Is willing to travel to other school sites as required
We will offer you:
- Comprehensive staff induction program
- Full support and training from a wider team
- Wide range of staff benefits
- Extensive Wellbeing support package
- Opportunity for career progression within the trust
- Personalised performance management
- A bespoke package of CPD as required
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Grade C/4+ level Numeracy and Literacy
- Basic level of computer literacy
Desirable:
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
- Willingness to undertake further Teaching Assistant qualification training
- Early Years Level 3 qualification
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Line manager: Academy Head.
To find out more:
Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/H-Aug/5346-JD-Teaching-Assistant-EFYS%20Practitioner-SEN-Teaching-Assistant-Edmunds-Primary-School.pdf] and Consortium Trust Benefits (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/H-Aug/5346-Consortium-Trust-Benefits-TA-St-Edmunds-Primary-School.pdf]
For further information, please email Sheri Frearson on office.stedmunds@consortiumtrust.org.uk or email HR on hr@consortiumtrust.org.uk
How to apply:
Please read the Application Form (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/H-Aug/5346-Consortium-Application-Form-TA-St-Edmunds-Primary-School.docx] and email to office.stedmunds@consortiumtrust.org.uk
Closing date: 1 pm, 4 September 2026.
Interview date: 9 September 2026.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.
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