Teaching Assistant

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

Cedars Park Primary School

Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5FP

Salary: £26,016 per annum pro rata (£18,215.06 actual)

Hours: 30.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.10pm

Permanent: Permanent, required to start November 2026

Reference: 5530

Cedars Park Primary School is part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership and is based in mid-Suffolk.  All schools within the Trust are in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion. The Trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The Trust presently comprises of 8 schools, with three SEND centres for support with cognition and learning.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our school.

You will:

demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils

be able to implement school policies, for example safeguarding, behaviour, teaching and learning

display excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and be committed to sharing new ideas across our school and trust

be able to liaise with teachers regarding the progress and support needs of pupils, as well as planning in order to have a positive impact on learning

be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge pupils to promote inclusion

have the ability to establish a rapport and act as a role model for pupils, setting high expectations while promoting pupil well-being

be able to contribute to the planning and assessment for pupils

with potential for involvement within our nurture provision.

For more information

If you have any questions regarding this role, then please do not hesitate to contact the school by calling 01449 778230 or by emailing [email protected].

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

Closing date: 12pm, 12 October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October 2026

The Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.