Teaching Assistant

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

45 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 August 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 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: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• 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, Bury St Edmunds
• 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year –Permanent
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £16,890 - £17,429 per annum

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning across our school. Working closely with teachers, you will help pupils achieve their full potential both academically and socially, while building positive relationships that support confidence, independence and wellbeing. You will assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities and the day to day support that helps create a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND, helping to ensure all pupils can access learning and make meaningful progress. Working with individuals and small groups, you will promote engagement, develop resilience and independence, and provide targeted support where needed. Your contribution will help create an inclusive classroom where every child can thrive and take pride in their achievements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a welcoming and collaborative staff team committed to professional development,high expectations and providing the very best education for every child. 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
• 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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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