Teaching Assistants

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

Felix Primary School

Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9ED

Salary: £26,016 - £26,847 per annum pro rata

Post 1: £8,164 - £8,575 actual per annum (including an allowance for holiday pay)

Hours:  13.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Post 2: £11,793 - £12,387 per annum actual per annum (including an allowance for holiday pay)

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 0934

Felix Primary School is looking for 2 Teaching Assistants.

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. I am very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, you will help ensure that every child is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude, an excellent communicator, a colleague who is flexible and welcomes the fact that two days are never the same and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential. Above all, you will be a positive role model who is patient, calm, confident and consistent, with the ability to encourage, motivate and inspire pupils to succeed.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) for Post 1.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) for Post 2.

How to apply

To apply for Post 1, please visit our website

To apply for Post 2, please visit our website

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via the trust website together with a supporting letter, of no more than 800 words, detailing how your experience equips you for the role.

Closing date: 1 pm, 14 October 2026.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.