Teaching Assistant

- Cockfield CE Primary School
- Address: Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0LA
- Salary: £25,614 per annum pro rata (£13.28 per hour)
- Hours: 15 hours 50 minutes per week (Monday – Friday, 8.50am – 12.pm, term time only
- Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 January 2027
- Reference: 5523

Cockfield CE Primary School has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team supporting our pupils. Here at Cockfield, we are genuinely passionate about and committed to delivering the highest quality of education and support to each of our young learners.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated, patient and attentive teaching assistant who can support pupils across KS1 and KS2. You will be able to competently work individual children or with groups of children across both primary key stages.

This position is for a 5 mornings per week, Monday-Friday 8:50am – 12pm. However, there are, on occasion additional roles available should you wish to be considered for a lunch time supervisor role or a breakfast club supervisor role. We are also happy to consider applications on a job share basis for this role. If you would like to be considered on a job share basis, please ensure you make this clear on your application.

We will offer you:

- fantastic, well-mannered, well-behaved children who really want to learn
- a very committed and professional team of teachers and support staff who work brilliantly together to secure the best outcomes for our children
- genuine support and investment into your professional development
- a dedicated and supportive Governing Body who are actively involved in supporting and promoting the work of the school
- very supportive parents who want the best for their children and the school including a very active PTA
- a warm and welcoming school with a real family feel. We are driven by a strong desire to succeed and for our children to be happy and healthy.

You will be:

- understanding and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils
- supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential
- have high expectations for all children
- able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
- passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the work you do
- organised
- an outstanding communicator
- a good team player.
To find out more
Please read the Person Specification (word) and Application Form Guidance (pdf)

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to call our Executive Headteacher, Marc Gilbert or Head of School, Lesley Tindall on 01284 828287 .

Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (pdf) and ASST Recruitment Monitoring Form (word)

Completed applications to be emailed to Nikki Limmer , Office manager at [email protected] or posted to Cockfield CE Primary School, Church Lane, IP30 0LA.
Closing date: 9 am, 6 November 2026. Interview date: week commencing 9 November 2026.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.