Teaching Assistant

Felix Primary School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 days Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989
• Actual salary: £19,022 - £19,984

What skills and experience we're looking for

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Teaching Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

• Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting;

• Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students;

• Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups;

• Experience of working in small group and on a 1:1 basis with students;

• Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Ability to complete a range of administrative tasks;

• Excellent organisation skills;

• Able to follow teachers' instructions with commitment and efficiency;

• Ability to promote inclusive practice across the school;

• Explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence;

• Able to maintain excellent records of the impact of their work on student progress;

• Ability to reflect and develop practice.

Personal/Professional Qualities Essential

• Able to establish positive and respectful relationships with all students;

• Consistently high expectations of self and others;

• An effective team player; but able to think and work independently;

• High standards or integrity and approachability;

• Democratic, sensitive and displays a good sense of humour;

• Discrete, flexible and collaborative

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant JD .pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Sheet 2026.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

Trust benefits.pdf - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Felix Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Felix Primary School website
• Email address: HR@setrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/set-causton

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. I am very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.

Arranging a visit to Felix Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.

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