Job Description

Rendlesham Primary School

Address:

Rendlesham, IP12 2GF

Salary:

12.81- 13.63 per hour

Hours:

30 hours per week, 8.30am - 3.15pm (45-minute unpaid lunch), Monday - Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Required from 23 February 2026 (or as soon as possible)

Reference

: 8386



We require an experienced, dedicated, friendly teaching assistant who can work effectively 1-1 to support pupils with additional needs. Experience of EYFS, special educational needs, emotional behavioural difficulties and disability is essential. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for SEND pupils across the school. This is a challenging role but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND and complex behavioural needs.

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who:

can follow plans and work on their own initiative has experience of working with all ages of children in school, specifically Early Years able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND has experience of working on a 1-1 basis can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing has experience of using PECS and/or Makaton to support pupils' communication can contribute to assessments has a willingness to contribute to the general smooth running of our school able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines able to maintain confidentiality has a desire to participate in school and Trust CPD opportunities has an awareness of Safeguarding.

What we offer:

comprehensive staff induction program full support and training from a wider team wide range of staff benefits extensive Wellbeing support package opportunity for career progression within the Trust personalised performance management a bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications:

Grade C/4+ level of Numeracy and Literacy has a basic level of computer literacy SEND Experience (preferable) Early Years L3 qualification (preferable)

For more information

Please read the

(Word).

To find out more, please email

Kathy Watts

at

office.rendlesham@consortiumtrust.org.uk

or by calling

01394 462190

How to apply

Please download the

Application Form (word)

Closing Date:

12pm, 10 February 2026

Interview Date

: 12 February 2026


The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.