Teaching Assistant Apprentice

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

Woodbridge Road Academy

Address: 50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2EB

Salary: £10.95 per hour, (£21,141 pro rata, £18,265 per annum)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, required as soon as possible

Reference: 5744

Woodbridge Road Academy are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice into the team. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as an experienced Teaching Assistant role.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you will be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

We are looking for individuals with dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

A strong commitment to professional development

We strive to be a family-friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle2work scheme

For more information

Please visit our website.

Please contact Naomi Shenton, Principal by calling 01473 353440 or emailing: [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 23 November 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.