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KS2 Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County CouncilBury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England

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Location
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Overview

This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

  • All Saints’ CEVCP School, Lawshall
  • Address: Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4QA
  • Salary: £23,657 per annum, pro rata (pay rise pending)
  • Hours: 26 hours and 10 minutes per week*, 38 weeks per year
  • Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover, required from 5 January 2027
  • Reference: 5556

*5 mornings per week, including MDSA cover:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am – 1.20pm.

Thursday: 9am – 12.50pm.

All Saints’ CEVCP School, Lawshall is looking for KS2 Teaching Assistant to Cover KS2 classes.

Required from January 2027 we are seeking to appoint a motivated Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant to join our successful and popular school for a Maternity cover contract.

  • work closely with the class teacher to maintain high standards
  • be able to provide evidence of how individual targets are met to ensure progress
  • assist in developing the child’s self-esteem and personal and social skills
  • deliver interventions as appropriate to support the needs of the child.
  • is flexible and can use their own initiative
  • can work independently and as part of a team
  • is willing to work flexibly and undertake a range of duties
  • is resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
  • has a good sense of humour
  • can adapt to suit the needs of individual learners
  • has the ability to manage change well, and support pupils in a variety of situations
  • has experience of working with children in Key Stage Two.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children’s learning and wellbeing and would like to be part of a friendly, supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (Word)

Visits to the school are encouraged.

For further details please call the school on 01284 828223.

Please complete the Application Form (Word) and email to Office@allsaintsprimary.org

Closing date: 12 pm, 23 October 2026.

Interview date: 4 November or earlier depending on experience.

All Saints’ CEVCP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

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How this role compares

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Suffolk County Council has 102 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.

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