Teaching Assistant

Saxmundham Primary School, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 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: Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £17,252.69 (£25,614 FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

Saxmundham Primary School

East Anglian Schools Trust

Part-Time Teaching Assistant - 30hrs per week - 38 weeks per year

Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Commencing January 2027

Following an increase in pupil numbers and successful career progression of existing staff, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join our committed team at Saxmundham Primary School.

Saxmundham Primary is a vibrant, welcoming and ambitious school, proudly rated Good in all areas by Ofsted. We are a thriving 3-11 primary school with an on-site Nursery and a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 45. Our school is at the heart of the local community, providing a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.

At Saxmundham Primary, we are passionate about ensuring all children flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Alongside high-quality teaching and learning, pupils benefit from a wealth of wider opportunities including School Council, Eco Council, sporting competitions, choir, performances and enrichment activities that help develop confidence, character and a love of learning.

We are looking for people who are committed to supporting children to succeed, enjoys working as part of a team and has high expectations for all learners.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook High School, EAST SCITT and five other primary schools Wickham Market, Easton, Aldeburgh, Leiston and Kyson with whom we work closely with.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are a Teaching School Hub partner, which allows us to improve teaching and learning on a continuous basis. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT. This allows us to award QTS and also QTS + PGCE Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will be also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further Information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact the school on 01728 602205 or email sax.finance@eastmat.org.

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

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 Saxmundham Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saxmundham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saxmundham-primary-school-saxmundham

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