Teaching Assistant (Mornings only)

Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk

Contract: Fixed-term with an end date of 31.12.2027

Working Pattern: Part-time (mornings only), 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £8,889.70 to £9,100.89

Help every child thrive, learn and belong.

At Reydon Primary School, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our commitment to helping every child achieve their potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teachers, support pupils both in and beyond the classroom, and make a meaningful difference to children’s learning, wellbeing and confidence. We are seeking someone who is caring, adaptable and committed to inclusion, with the ability to build positive relationships and support pupils to engage fully in school life. This opportunity will appeal to someone who values teamwork, continuous improvement and the chance to contribute to a school community that places children, relationships and high aspirations at the centre of everything it does.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities for individuals and small groups under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Adapt and deliver planned learning activities, promoting inclusion, independence and pupil engagement.
• Assist in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and learners.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and personal development, including those with additional or complex needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues while contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment.

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.