Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Stanton Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2AW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 June 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: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Commencing September 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Stanton Primary, Burt St Edmunds
• 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – Maternity Cover
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £14,075 - £14,524 per annum

Join Stanton Primary School and help us make a real difference in children’s lives. We are looking for a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning across our school. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help prepare lessons, assist pupils in the classroom, and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will support pupils with a wide range of learning needs, abilities and backgrounds, helping them to make progress both academically and socially. You will work with individuals and small groups, promote engagement in learning, and help pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience. You may also provide targeted support where required, ensuring that all children can access the curriculum and take pride in their achievements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes for our pupils. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working with children, and believe in the power of patience, encouragement and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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.

About Stanton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 234 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanton-primary-school-bury-st-edmunds

Arranging a visit to Stanton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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