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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Ipswich Academy · Ipswich · Suffolk

Job description

The Position

You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What you will offer

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge, and to develop skills to improve your work performance.

A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team.

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About this school

Ipswich Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Requires Improvement
Pupils
1,006
Avg teacher salary
£49,987
Pupil:teacher ratio
18:1
Academy trust
PARADIGM TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP

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Salary
Support Staff Pay Scales, Scale 3 Points 5 - 6, £26,427 - £26,847 FTE, £22,832 - £23,195 pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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