Job Description

Address:

Hardwick Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW

Salary:

24,413 pro rata (12.65 per hour)

Hours:

31.25 hours per week. Term time only

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference:

7833

Hardwick Primary School

is a welcoming and nurturing school located in the heart of our local community and proud to be part of the All Saints Schools Trust. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes for all our pupils.


We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and patient

Teaching Assistant (TA)

to join our team and provide targeted support for individual children in both key stage one and two.


You will be committed to inclusive education and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. You will need to build positive, consistent relationships with children and help create a secure, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.


We welcome applicants who have experience working with children with additional needs or who have undertaken relevant training.

What we can offer you:

Friendly, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. A hardworking and supportive team of staff who collaborate effectively. A committed and approachable governing body. Supportive and engaged parents who value the work of the school. A warm, positive school ethos where everyone is valued.

You will be:

supportive and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences passionate about inclusion and ensuring all pupils can thrive someone with high expectations and a belief in every child's ability to succeed flexible, proactive and able to adapt to the needs of the children and the school a strong communicator and effective team member organised and reliable in your approach to work.

For more information

Please read the

(Word)

,

Application Guidance (pdf)

and

Monitoring Form (Word)

Please feel free to contact

Hayley Clarke

, Headteacher by emailing:

h.clarke@asst.org.uk

To find out more, please

visit our website (Hardwick Primary School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed

Application Form (Word)

by email to:

h.clarke@asst.org.uk

Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Hardwick Primary School, Hardwick Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2QF

Closing date: 9 am, 29 September 2025.

Interview date: 3 October 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.