Teaching Assistant

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

Morland Church of England Primary School

Address: Morland Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0LH

Salary: £26,016 per annum (pro rata), Pay scale Grade 3 Spinal Column Point 4

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term Contract up to 31 August 2027

Reference: 5671

Morland Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our school.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will

assist in developing each child's self-esteem and personal and social skills

undertake a range of specialised tasks to support learning in the classroom, working mainly with children

individually or in small groups

work closely with the class teachers to maintain high standards, liaising with teaching staff to plan and deliver classroom support

have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and / or experience in school, including A-C (Grade 4-9)

GCSE English and mathematics.

work at lunchtime covering a 30 minute session.

You will be

resilient, hardworking and self-motivated

able to adapt to suit the needs of individual learners

able to manage change well, and support pupils in a variety of situations

flexible and able to use your own initiative

able to work independently and as part of a team

willing to work flexibly and undertake a range of duties.

In return, we can offer

a dedicated, large, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors

friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given

a school that values your commitment to helping children achieve and will support your professional development.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

For further details and to arrange a visit, please contact the school by either calling 01473 727646 or emailing [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please send your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

Alternatively, you can post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Morland CofE Primary School. Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH.

For more information, please read the Application Guidance Notes (pdf).

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 13 November 2026.

Interview date: 18 November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment will be made subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.