Teaching Assistant

• Felix Primary School
• Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9ED
• Salary: £19,022 – £19,984 pro rata including an allowance for holiday pay
• Hours: 32.5 hours a week, term time plus one week.
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8158

Felix Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.

We are looking for a hard-working and motivated person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Teaching Assistant.

The Role

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• has the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• is able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• can be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• can be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• is able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• has the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

In return, we offer:

• a caring and committed team who believe every child can achieve
• a values-driven school focused on pride, achievement, resilience and kindness
• a culture of professional growth, attention to detail and high expectations
• the chance to shape practice and provision in a specialist setting with strong leadership support
• a positive, forward-thinking environment where inclusion and ambition go hand in hand

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Recruitment Information Pack (pdf).

How to apply

Please apply online.

Why join Sapentia Trust? (pdf)

Closing date: 9am, 10 December 2025
Interview date: 17 December 2025

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants