Job description
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice into the team at Ipswich Academy from December 2026. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as an experienced Teaching Assistant role.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Position
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.
A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team.
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.
A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Ipswich Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- 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
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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- Posted
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- Closing date
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