Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 in Bury St Edmunds

Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Part-Time No working from home possible
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Description
  • Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
  • Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
  • Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
  • Hours: Between 26 and 30 hours per week (negotiable at interview)
  • Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2026
  • Reference: 5174

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Supporting the pupil - Duties to include:

  • to aid the children to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually

  • clarifying and explaining instructions

  • ensuring children are able to use equipment and materials provided

  • motivating and encouraging children as required.

Supporting the teacher - Duties to include:

  • to assist the class teacher in providing a stimulating and organised learning environment for the children

  • to assist the class teacher by supporting groups and individuals

  • to prepare classroom materials, including photocopying, laminating, classroom displays etc

  • to provide regular feedback about the children to the teacher.

Supporting the school - Duties to include:

  • to assist in the supervision of children at playtime

  • as appropriate, to apply first aid, look after sick children and attend to physical needs

  • to assist in the day-to-day organisation of the school.

You will need:

  • a good level of numeracy, grammar and literacy

  • effective communication skills

  • an inclusive and positive approach.

We will offer you:

  • an excellent team of people to work with, in a wonderful atmosphere

  • training opportunities and support

  • friendly, happy children.

To find out more

To find out more, please call Mr Matthews or Mrs Thompson on 01284 754840.

How to apply

A support staff application form can be found onour website(within ‘Vacancies’ under the ‘News’ tab.)

Please email your completed application forms to admin@guildhallfeoffment.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9 am, 1 July 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the school.

Guildhall Feoffment School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will be required for all relevant posts.

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