Teaching Assistant

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

Freeman Community Primary School

Address: Church Road, Stowupland, Suffolk IP14 4BQ

Salary: £25,614 pro rata (£13,514 per annum)

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 1 pm)

Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed Term up to 1 year), required from December 2026

Reference: 5738

Freeman Community Primary School are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support children across the whole school. You must be able to support the class teacher in addition to working with individuals and small groups of children. Through doing this they will assist children with their learning, enabling them to achieve the work set by the class teacher and deliver intervention and support programmes. This role also includes one hour daily Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) responsibility as part of the contracted hours. Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential as support and training will be put in place for the successful candidate.

What you will need

We are looking for someone who

is positive, patient, kind and caring

is flexible and enthusiastic in their approach to the children's and school's needs

has high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements

possesses good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)

demonstrates a high regard for safeguarding procedures

demonstrates initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff, pupils and parents.

About us

Freeman Community Primary School is a successful, happy, caring community of 199 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Children’s Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the trust.

What we will offer you

We can offer

a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to raising standards

happy children who are eager to learn and make the most of their time in our school

well behaved children

a school that strives for every child to reach their true potential

supportive staff and governors

opportunities to grow and develop as a professional

a beautiful setting!

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Laura Cross, by calling 01449 612067 or emailing: [email protected]

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (pdf) via email to Laura Cross: [email protected]

Closing date: 12 pm, 16 November 2026.

Interview date: 19 November 2026.

Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.