Teaching Assistant at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SECPS/32857

Location

St Mary's Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£15,619.49 - £15,619.49 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

27.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 9th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 2 Point 3-4 (£24,027-£24,404 FTE)

Actual Salary: £15,619.49 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm
Start Date: 1 September 202

The Federated Governing Body of St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team from 1 September 2026.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our welcoming school community as we open our new Nursery provision in September 2026. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally, and who will make a positive contribution to the life of our school.St Edmund's is part of a successful federation with St Benet's Catholic Primary School in Beccles and a proud member of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. We enjoy working collaboratively, sharing expertise and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as those with relevant skills and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

We can offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Catholic ethos and caring community
Happy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
A dedicated, supportive and friendly staff team
An exciting opportunity to be part of our new Nursery provision
A commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression
Strong collaboration across our federation and wider Trust

We are looking for someone who:

Will support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of our school
Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential
Supports engaging learning experiences that encourage independence, confidence and curiosity
Has high expectations of pupils' behaviour, achievement and personal development
Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Is resilient, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team
Builds positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider school community
Reflects on their practice and is committed to continual professional development
Has experience of working within a classroom or early years environment
Is confident in supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including those with English as an Additional Language
Has an understanding of nurturing approaches to support children's emotional wellbeing
Is willing to support the personal care and hygiene needs of our youngest children, particularly those aged 3-4 years, with dignity, sensitivity and compassion

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school to experience our friendly and supportive community. To arrange a visit, please contact Tina Reeve-Smith, Finance Officer, by email at finance.stedmunds@cpswv.org or telephone 01986 892502.

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, together with all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.