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Steeple Bumpstead Primary School
Address: Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7ED
Salary: £18,523 - £18,813 actual per annum (£25,614 - £26,016 pro rata)
Hours: 32 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 5456
Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is a friendly one-form entry primary school located close to Haverhill and part of the Unity Schools Partnership.
We are seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. The post will be a mixture of general classroom support and support for individual children.
The post will be working every day with a later school start time and finishing at 3.15pm. Hours can be discussed during interview.
We are looking for someone who:
- is calm, positive and patient
- will support our trauma informed school’s approach
- is passionate about supporting every child to achieve
- has the interpersonal skills to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
- is able to use their own initiative and can 'think on their feet'
- is efficient and organised
- has experience working with children with special educational needs
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As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
- a very friendly and welcoming school
- lovely, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic learners
- a supportive new leadership team, colleagues and parents
- a wide range of CPD opportunities both through the school and through Unity
- a 2-week October half term break and a wellbeing day off each year
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5456-JD-Teaching-Assistant-LSA-Steeple-Bumstead-Primary-School.pdf] and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5456-USP-Candidate-Information-Pack-LSA-Steeple-Bumstead-Primary-School.pdf] for more details.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please call the office on 01440 730220 or email office@steepleprimary.co.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website [https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/324050SJD]
Closing date: 9 am, 28 September 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 28 September 2026.
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
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In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
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