Teaching Assistant

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

Centre Academy East Anglia

Address: Church Road, Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7QR

Salary: £23,000 pro rata

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference: 5640

Centre Academy East Anglia require two dedicated and reliable Teaching Assistants (TA) to join our team.

Your Responsibilities

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

To be available to drive the minibuses to school events and accompany staff and students on trips

You will need

to be able respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise

the ability to use own initiative and act accordingly

effective communication with adults and children

the ability to follow instructions from senior team members

the ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the schools’ policies

the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues

a commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs

a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion

to uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school

to always maintain confidentiality.

About us

Centre Academy East Anglia is a small SEN School and is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students.

We will offer you

CAEA is a small and rural location convenient to Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Woolpit and Lavenham, a quiet environment, where students who want to be at school and finally, the freedom to devise a curriculum that will provide the most benefit for the students.

For more information

Please visit our website.

Please contact Lisa Gilbert, Head of School by calling 01449 736404.

How to apply

Please email: [email protected] for an application form and a full job description and Job specification.

Closing date: 1 pm, 15 November 2026.

Applicants are required to attend a face-to-face interview, reference checks, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required for this position prior to commencement. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. CAEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.