Teaching Assistant

Ixworth Church of England Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 24 hours 4 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary, in the first instance
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796 FTE
• Pay scale: Grade 2 point 3
• Hourly rate: £12.85 per hour (pay award pending)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our warm, caring and dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of a successful, forward-thinking school community. As our school continues to grow, including welcoming an additional class from September, we are expanding our support team and are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive.

We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — “On a journey together where learning has no limits” — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working with children in a primary school setting

• be flexible and can use their own initiative

• work independently and as part of a team

• be willing to undertake a range of duties

• be resilient, hardworking and self-motivated

• manage change well and support pupils in a variety of situations

• have high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievements

• have excellent English and mathematics skills

• possess initiative and the ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and pupils

• have a good sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a warm and welcoming school environment

• opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive setting

• An amazing team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be;

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn, full of personality and make every day rewarding

• a wide range of CPD opportunities

• Tea, coffee and doughnuts!

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 Job Decsription.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Person Specification.pdf - 86.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff.pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

Tilian Safeguarding Policy 2026 27.pdf - 423 KB (opens in new tab)

Tilian Staff Induction Policy.pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ixworth Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ixworth Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: ixworth@tilian.org.uk
• Phone number: 01359 230228
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ixworth-church-of-england-primary-school

Ixworth CE Primary School is a small rural primary school in the heart of historic Ixworth village just outside Bury St Edmunds. Our vision is "On a journey together where learning has no limits." We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.

Arranging a visit to Ixworth Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ixworth@tilian.org.uk.

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