We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team to support students with their learning and behaviour needs. The position involves working with individual students and small groups of students across all curriculum areas.

The role is  32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Hours to be worked will be between 8.30am – 3.30pm.  Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable.

You should:

• Have a minimum of grade C / 5 for English and Maths
• Have excellent communication skills and use these to build strong relationships with students 
• Be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team 
• Have good inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense   
• Use your skills to support students in fulfilling their academic potential 
• Have a calm and patient approach 
• Have the ability to interpret instructions from teachers and deliver these to students you are working with.

 In return we can offer you

• a competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gym facility

Holbrook Academy is a popular secondary school to the south of Ipswich, easily accessible from the A12 and A14.  We pride ourselves on our positive and supportive ethos and our passion is to ensure that ‘everybody can be somebody’.  The Trust provides opportunities for staff to network with colleagues and a chance of progression as vacancies arise.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and other primary schools including Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.