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Teaching Assistant
Job Description: Teaching Assistant (Grade 2 Point 3)
Honington CE Primary School
About the School
Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1RE Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata Hours: 30 hours/week (8.45am – 3.15pm), term-time only (Mon–Fri) Contract: Permanent | Closing date: 12pm, 6 July 2026 | Interview date: 8 July 2026 Reference: 5216
Honington CE Primary School is a small, welcoming village school under the All Saints Schools Trust. Rooted in the values of kindness, excellence, and friendship, the school prides itself on its:
- Friendly, supportive team
- Well-behaved, enthusiastic children
- Strong school-community bond
- Creative curriculum and shared mission: helping every child flourish.
About the Role
The Teaching Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the school’s vision by:
- Supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing
- Collaborating with class teachers to ensure every child has equitable access to the curriculum and achieves their potential
- Providing small-group and one-on-one support
- Delivering planned interventions, preparing resources, and helping during the school day
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Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Support pupils with learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
- Assist in delivering activities and interventions with teachers
- Foster a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment
- Promote confidence, resilience, and positive relationships among children
- Actively contribute to the school community beyond the classroom
Requirements
You must have:
- A good standard of English and Maths, ideally achieving GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent (or beyond)
- Prior experience in child support or the ** Esseential skills/commitment** to succeed in this role
- A warm, dependable, and flexible attitude
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming environment
- Well-behaved, happy children eager to learn and play (and to enjoy a cherished school environment!)
- Leadership support and opportunities for professional growth
- A protective, caring school-spirit where staff are valued and empowered
- The chance to make an immediate impact on pupils’ lives
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Further Details
- Safeguarding Commitment: Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks and reference checks.Learn more about our [Safeguarding Policy (external link)](unknown URL).
- Application Process: (No online portal). Please submit:
- Completed Application Form (Word)
- Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word)
- via email: m.boyd@honingtonprimary.org.uk
NOTE: Applications may close early if high-quality candidates are selected. Submit your materials at the earliest convenience.
For more information, contact: Mich Boyd (Headteacher) 📞 01359 269324
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