Teaching Assistant

Heath Primary School

Address: Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JG

Salary: Starting £24,414 per annum (pro rata) (Grade 2 point 2-4)

Hours: 26.25 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Fixed term from 5 January 2027 until 21 July 2027 initially, pending staff review.

Reference: 5604

At Heath Primary School, we have happy children who enjoy coming to school. We provide a nurturing environment that helps our children to thrive academically and socially. We are committed to giving children the best possible learning experiences, and with this in mind, we are looking to add another Teaching Assistant to our Team.

We are looking to appoint a person who will need to:

• be positive and engaging
• be adaptable and show initiative where needed
• share the school's vision and ethos
• have high expectations of both behaviour and pupil outcomes
• have a strong subject knowledge with relation to the primary curriculum, in particular, maths and English
• have GCSE English and maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent).

Desirable but not essential:

• The ability to work in a team
• Experience using a range of technology including Microsoft Teams
• The ability to take the initiative and adapt work to the child or situation
• The ability to work both in the classroom and out of the classroom

• An understanding that children’s behaviour is a form of communication and that unacceptable behaviour has a root cause. The ability to unpick unacceptable behaviour in order to identify triggers.

We can offer:

• a supportive governing body, parents and community
• a commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
• enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff.

For more information

We would encourage interested candidates to visit our school website and to contact the school on 01473 622806 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

Please read the job description (pdf) and person specification (pdf).

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete the application form (Word), which should be emailed to vacancy@heathkesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 12pm, 16 November 2026.

Interview date: 19 November 2026.

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

Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Social media and DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.