1-2-1 Teaching Assistant

Beck Row Primary Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8AE

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,733.00 - £19,207.00 Annually (Actual)

1-2-1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Contract Type: Fixed term ending 18th December 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

NJC Scale: 3 - 4

Actual Salary: £18,733 - £19,027 per annum FTE Salary: £24,795 - £25,184 per annum

Closes: Wednesday 13th May 2026 or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Beck Row Primary Academy are looking for a fixed term 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils. This role will involve promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion and give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so that they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

The successful candidate will hold GCSE level (to include English and Maths grade C/4 or equivalent. First aid training or willingness to undertake is essential. The ideal candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why choose Beck Row Academy? We part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

As part of Academy Transformation Trust, we work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve, while sharing our common vision and values. We share a passion about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications and are open to flexible working.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant, please see our application pack and visit our careers page.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beck Row Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beck Row Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beck-row-primary-academy

Beck Row Primary Academy is in the growing village of Beck Row, just a couple of miles from the market town of Mildenhall and opposite RAF Mildenhall base. Over recent years, we have expanded through Suffolk’s School Re-organisation process from a small First school to a growing Primary school and we currently have about 250 pupils on roll. We are proud to be part of Academy Transformation Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with academies locally and in other areas of the UK.

We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve well and enjoy learning, with an exciting and enriching topic-based curriculum.

Our values of thoughtfulness, co-operation, morality and respect are lived by us all in myriad ways each day as the Beck Row family, preparing our pupils for life as active citizens in Modern Britain. We support each other in times of need and celebrate success together.

‘As one pupil commented, ‘At Beck Row, everyone is part of a family.” (Ofsted 2020)

Parents and visitors are always welcome to come and see us in action. If you are considering sending your child to Beck Row Primary Academy, please do come and visit to get a feel for what we can offer.

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