Teaching Assistant

• Stanton Primary School
• Address: Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata (£16,890 - £17,429 per annum)
• Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5285

Stanton Primary School is seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant (TA) to support learning across our school. Working closely with teachers, you will help pupils achieve their full potential both academically and socially, while building positive relationships that support confidence, independence and wellbeing. You will assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities and the day-to-day support that helps create a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND, helping to ensure all pupils can access learning and make meaningful progress. Working with individuals and small groups, you will promote engagement, develop resilience and independence, and provide targeted support where needed. Your contribution will help create an inclusive classroom where every child can thrive and take pride in their achievements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a welcoming and collaborative staff team committed to professional development, high expectations and providing the very best education for every child. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working with children and believe in the power of patience, encouragement and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Please read the Job Description (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact our recruitment team by emailing: recruitment

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 8 am, 27 August 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 31 August 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

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