Teaching Assistant

- Halifax Primary School
- Address: Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8PY
- Salary: £25,614 per annum (pro rata), Grade 2 Spinal Point 3
- Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027
- Reference: 5548

Halifax Primary School are seeking to appoint three effective and caring Teaching Assistants (TA) to join our friendly, hardworking and skilled team. You will be working under the guidance of teaching staff and our SENDCo to enhance the learning and personal development of the children you will be working with to ensure they have access to the best possible education.

We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals, who want to have a positive impact on pupil’s learning by working with individuals and small groups. You will also need to have a willingness to assist whole class teaching and learning, when necessary, as a general teaching assistant and be flexible according to the needs of the individuals within the school. You will need good communication and written skills, and be able to communicate effectively with the children, the SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator), staff and parents.

Experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs is desirable, although additional support and training will be offered. Most importantly, you must have the aspirations and desire to make a difference by providing exceptional care, guidance and support, so that pupils thrive and make excellent progress.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) .

For more information, please contact Gemma Mann , School Office Manager, by emailing [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

Your application should be received no later than the date.

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 8 October 2026.

Interview date: 12 October 2026.

Halifax Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.