Job Description

Heath Primary School

Address:

Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG

Salary

: 24,414 pro rata

Hours:

26.25 hours per week (1-to-1 with Key Stage 1 children)

Contract:

Fixed Term until 17 July 2026 initially, pending staff review, Required as soon as possible

Reference

: 8266



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 enthusiastic be adaptable and show initiative where needed share the school's vision and ethos 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) have EYFS training and experience have experience of working with children with autism and ADHD be prepared to undertake manual handling training to support children with physical needs

Desirable but not essential:

a graduate who is seeking experience working in a primary school setting prior to applying for a PGCE, SCITT or equivalent experience of working with children with social, emotional, mental health needs experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia 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. Have the ability to unpick unacceptable behaviour in order to identify triggers the resilience to work with children with challenging behaviour

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

Please read the

(pdf)

and

Person Specification (pdf)

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.

How to apply

Please complete the

Application Form (docx)

and read the

Application Guidance (docx)

Please download the application form and full job description. Completed applications should be emailed to

vacancy@heathkesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk

.

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.

Closing date: midday, 12 January 2026.

Interview date: 16 January 2026.