Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council · Felixstowe · £25,614 (stated in the posting)

Grange Community Primary School
Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2LA
Salary: £25,614 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5561

Grange Community Primary School are seeking a caring, passionate, and dedicated KS1 - KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and inspiring children in KS1 or KS2, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

supporting the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging and creative learning activities in line with the National curriculum
fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
providing support for pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development both in and out of the classroom
assisting with observations, assessments, and record-keeping to monitor children’s progress and attainment
promoting independence, resilience, and confidence through high-quality learning experiences
working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to meet each child’s individual needs
upholding the school’s values, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding policies always.

About you

A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development in Key Stage 1 or 2
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive team player with the ability to take initiative and adapt when needed
Patient, kind, and flexible approach to working with children
Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) (desirable)
Experience working within a primary school or KS1 setting is advantageous but not essential.

We can offer you:

children who take pride in their school and are engaged in learning
a warm and supportive school environment with a commitment to wellbeing
colleagues who are passionate about working together and providing children with the best possible opportunities
an opportunity to successfully share in the challenge of improving a growing school.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

To find out more about the school, please visit our website.

Visits are warmly welcomed, so please contact Julie Abbott, Office Manager by calling 01394 283912 to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to admin@grange.omat.org.uk.

Alternatively, please submit by post to Gemma Havord, Grange Community Primary School, Grange Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2LA

Closing date: 1pm, 30 October 2026

Interview date: 4 November 2026

Grange Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and follow our safer recruitment procedures.

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