Teaching Assistant

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