Teaching Assistant
- Sebert Wood Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7EG
- £22,367 - £23,114 (pro rata)
- 29.66 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (includes 0.5 hours per week for planning and feedback, with the opportunity for more hours in our wrap around care provision*
- Fixed Term until 31 August 2025
- Reference: 6231
- Required as soon as possible
*8.50am -3.30pm - Monday – Friday.
Sebert Wood Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing community school with children who are eager to learn, encouraged and inspired by a friendly team of staff and supportive parents.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils either in class, in small groups or one-to-one, some of whom may have special educational need and disabilities (SEND). The role may also include an element of lunchtime cover.
The role is varied, challenging and rewarding. It demands high levels of motivation and commitment along with the ability to promote positive relationships with parent/carers and statutory agencies in order to support the educational progress of the pupil.
You will possess empathy, resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working with children to provide a calm learning environment.
We seek an applicant who is motivated, confident and demonstrates the ability to use their initiative. You will work effectively within a team to support the work of teachers in providing high quality learning opportunities for pupils.
Full training and support will be provided but previous experience of working in a school or nursery environment is desirable.
Please read the Job Description (pdf), Application Guidance (docx) and Safeguarding Statement (pdf)
To obtain information on who we are and what we do please browse our website at: https://www.sebertwoodschool.co.uk/
To arrange a visit to the school or to obtain an application form, please call the school office on 01284 755211 or email: [email protected]
Please complete the Application Form (docx)
Completed application forms should be emailed to the school on: [email protected] or posted to Sebert Wood Primary School, Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as above.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. We only contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
Sebert Wood Primary is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we will facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We are keen to ensure we are designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
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