Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Bury St Edmunds
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£18,497 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Supporting pupils with high needs Communication Maths support Reading support Writing support Nurturing environment Safeguarding Inclusion

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Job Type: Fixed Term, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: NJC Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE £24,796 – £25,185 / Actual £18,211 – £18,497 per annum)

Closing Date: 06 Feb 2026

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team at [Employer hidden]. At West Row, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re supporting learning in our mainstream classrooms or working within our specialist provision, you’ll be part of a team that believes in every child’s potential. If you share our commitment to inclusion, ambition, and respect, and you’re ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

This role focuses on supporting pupils with high needs, particularly in communication, maths, reading, and writing. You’ll help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

  • A warm, welcoming school environment with a strong sense of community.
  • A dedicated, supportive staff team working together to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
  • Opportunities to collaborate and access professional development through the Unity Schools Partnership.

Our Commitment

[Employer hidden] works closely with families and the local community to develop children’s academic and social skills. 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 and all relevant checks will be required.

Application Instructions

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Headteacher Elisabeth Close via the school office: [contact hidden] or telephone: [contact hidden].

Please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/298828EPM.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

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