Teaching Assistant

• Yoxford and Peasenhall Primary School
• Address: Yoxford, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3EU
• Salary: £13.43 per hour
• Hours: 31.75 hours per week*
• Contract: Permanent.
  
  Required from 5 October 2026
• Reference: 5433

* 8.30am – 3.15pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch).

Yoxford and Peasenhall Primary School
are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, experienced, and approachable Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a positive impact across the primary phase.

We are seeking an individual who combines professionalism with warmth and enthusiasm, and who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.

The role will involve working closely with class teachers to support learning and development, and may include providing one-to-one support for individual pupils, helping them to overcome barriers and flourish both academically and personally. You will be committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.

If you are a motivated and caring professional with a strong commitment to children's wellbeing and achievements, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• demonstrates excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to establish positive connections with children, colleagues, and families

• is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential, regardless of the challenges they may face

• communicates effectively and professionally with both children and adults, verbally and in writing

• has experience working with children across all age groups within a school environment

• can support pupils with a wide range of SEND needs and varying abilities

• understands and adheres to school policies, procedures, and GDPR requirements

• confidently promotes positive behaviour and effectively implements a variety of behaviour management strategies

• demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in school and Trust CPD opportunities

• has a thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice.

We will offer you:

• a comprehensive staff induction program

• full support and training from a wider team

• a wide range of staff benefits

• an extensive wellbeing support package

• the opportunity for career progression within the trust

• personalised performance management

• a bespoke package of CPD as required.

Essential

Qualifications:

• grade C/4+ level of Numeracy and Literacy

• basic level of computer literacy.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• relevant HLTA or TA qualification, or relevant experience.

Line manager:

Academy Head.

Training:

Induction program provided and a bespoke package of CPD will be arranged as required.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Consortium Trust Benefits (pdf)

For further information, please email Gail Kirk on office.yo or call .

Closing date: 3 pm, 16 September 2026.

Interview date: 21 September 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.