Teaching Assistant

Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade C - £17,502.79 to £17,638.39

Helping children grow, learn and belong.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join Reydon Primary School, a welcoming primary school in Reydon, near Southwold, where every child is known and valued as an individual. This role is about working alongside teachers to create positive learning experiences, support pupils' progress and wellbeing, and help children engage confidently in school life. We are seeking someone who brings warmth, patience and a genuine commitment to inclusion, someone who enjoys working collaboratively and understands the difference that strong relationships can make. Supported by the wider Active Learning Trust family, this role offers the chance to contribute to something purposeful while continuing to grow professionally.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom under the direction of teaching staff.
• Promote independent learning, inclusion and positive behaviour, helping pupils stay engaged and make progress.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Support pupils' wellbeing, personal needs and social development, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, while contributing to assessment, record keeping and the wider life of the school

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact:

Karen Tallett-Pickess, School Business Manager, at ktallettpickess@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk or

Lucy Seaman, Interim Headteacher, at lseaman@reydonprimary.org

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.