Teaching Assistant

Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom Department: School Support Staff jobs

All Saints Laxfield CE Primary School

Address: Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 8HD

Salary: £13.28 per hour, £25,614 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 11 hours per week

Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 5460

All Saints Laxfield CE Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our wonderful village primary school. We are looking for a motivated, friendly, efficient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team of supportive staff and delightful children in our high performing family school.

All Saints Laxfield is a primary school, in the heart of its community.

We will offer you:

a caring, warm and friendly school with a calm, purposeful working environment

happy, delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn

friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and committed to achieving high standards

supportive and enthusiastic staff, governors and parents

the opportunity to be part of the All Saints Schools Trust, which gives our staff access to a wealth of support, expertise, CPD and networking opportunities with other local primary schools to provide excellent teaching and learning.

In return we ask that you:

have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice

are a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders

are highly organised, calm, kind and committed to inclusion

are a positive person with a good sense of humour.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (word) and Guidance Notes (pdf)

We encourage visits to see the school and to find out more about the role before you apply for the post. If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity, please email the school office on [email protected] or call 01986 798344.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (word)

Completed applications to be emailed to Katharine Minns, Head of School on [email protected] or returned by post to: All Saints Laxfield Primary School, Framlingham Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8HD.

Closing date: 1 pm, 28 September 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 28 September 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you apply at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.