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Teaching Assistant Vacancy at Honington CE Primary School
School: Honington CE Primary School
Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1RE
Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata (Grade 2 Point 3)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm (term time only)
Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 5216
About the Role
Honington CE Primary School is a small, welcoming village school and part of All Saints Schools Trust. Our mission is founded on the values of kindness, excellence & friendship, shaping a strong sense of community for both children and staff.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), your role is to support pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing. Working closely with teachers, you will help ensure every child can access the curriculum effectively and reach their full potential.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting children in class, including individual or small group guidance
- Assisting with planned interventions and resource preparation
- Safeguarding a calm, positive, and purposeful classroom environment
- Encouraging children’s confidence, independence, and positive relationships
- Contributing to the wider school community
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Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils’ learning, behaviour, and wellbeing in line with school policies
- Collaborate with teachers to deliver scheduled activities and interventions
- Foster a classroom culture of calmness and purposefulness
- Build children's social & emotional resilience
- Actively contribute to school events & extracurricular activities
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should:
The main purpose of the role of Teaching Assistant is to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
- Hold a standard of English & Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent proficiency
- Demonstrate experience working with children, or a willingness to develop through training
- Embody a warm, positive, and flexible attitude to aid children's progression
- Be team-oriented and committed to school values
Benefits of Joining Us
We pride ourselves on an enriching work environment:
- A supportive, friendly team with strong staff engagement
- Interaction with well-behaved, enthusiastic young learners
- Leadership support & professional development opportunities
- A valued school community that prioritises staff welfare
- The rewarding experience of making a difference in children’s lives
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How to Apply
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Application Documents: Complete the Application Form (Word) and the Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word).
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Submit both forms by email to: m.boyd@honingtonprimary.org.uk
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Application Deadline: Midday, 6 July 2026
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Interview Date: 8 July 2026
Note: Applications may close early if a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Important Notes
- DBS checks and references are a mandatory requirement for this role.
- All staff must adhere to the All Saints Schools Trust Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy HR Reference Policy.
- There is no Suffolk Jobs Direct online application—please apply following the guidelines above.
Contact
For further details, contact: Mich Boyd, Headteacher Phone: 01359 269324
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