28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Support Staff Pay Scales, grade 3, points 5 - 6; FTE £25,583 - £25,989; £22,102.95 - £22,453.72 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

A flexible, patient, and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

  • A strong commitment to professional development

  • We strive to be a family-friendly employer

  • Employee counselling service

  • Cycle to work scheme

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Ipswich Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1006 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01473 320413

"Good" co-educational Secondary school - ages 11-16

Arranging a visit to Ipswich Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@paradigmtrust.org.

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