Job Description

Somersham Primary School

Place of Work:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 4PN

Salary:

28,142 - 33,699 pro rata

Hours:

12-18 hours over 3 days per week, (Weds, Thurs and/or Friday), 38 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent, Required as soon as possible

Reference:

8066



This is an exciting opportunity to join our team.


Somersham Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school located on the outskirts of Ipswich. We are in a hard federation with Bramford CEVCP School and have a shared vision of 'Living in Unity; Together we are ACE (aspiration and combined excellence for everybody).'


We are looking to appoint an excellent and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage Two. The role will involve supporting pupils both individually and in small groups across Key Stage Two, as well as covering classes for PPA time. You may also be asked to provide additional cover for staff absence or training.

You will have:

high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils a positive attitude, caring nature and great communication skills the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents on a daily basis the confidence to work as a team and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the school's development the ability to lead and inspire others and a commitment to working collaboratively creative ideas and the ability to plan and provide exciting learning opportunities for our pupils relevant experience, qualifications and good levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent)

What we can offer:

An exciting opportunity to work in an expanding primary school within a federation A caring, fun and friendly school with a strong Christian ethos - together we live, learn and laugh! An experienced and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors and parents ACE learners, who are enthusiastic and deserve the very best Opportunities for professional development both within and beyond the federation

About Us


Somersham is a welcoming village school located 4 miles outside Ipswich. We are in a federation with Bramford CEVCP School and have a shared vision of 'Living in Unity...Together we are ACE (aspiration and combined excellence for everybody).'

How to apply

Visits to the school are encouraged. For more information contact our school office on

01473 831251

or email

office@somershamprimary.net

Please read job description (word), and read and complete

Application Form (docx)

and

Application Guidance (docx)

and return to:

office@somershamprimary.net

www.bramsomfederation.net

Closing date: 21 November 2025

Interview date: 3 December 2025




Our Schools and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

References will be requested before the interview. The standard safeguarding checks will be made before any appointment.