Teaching Assistant

• Morland Church of England Primary School
• Address: Morland Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0LH
• Salary: £26,016 per annum (pro rata), Pay scale Grade 3 Spinal Column Point 4
• Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract up to 31 August 2027
• Reference: 5671

Morland Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our school.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will

• assist in developing each child's self-esteem and personal and social skills
• undertake a range of specialised tasks to support learning in the classroom, working mainly with children
• individually or in small groups
• work closely with the class teachers to maintain high standards, liaising with teaching staff to plan and deliver classroom support
• have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and / or experience in school, including A-C (Grade 4-9)
• GCSE English and mathematics.
• work at lunchtime covering a 30 minute session.

You will be

• resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
• able to adapt to suit the needs of individual learners
• able to manage change well, and support pupils in a variety of situations
• flexible and able to use your own initiative
• able to work independently and as part of a team
• willing to work flexibly and undertake a range of duties.

In return, we can offer

• a dedicated, large, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors
• friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given
• a school that values your commitment to helping children achieve and will support your professional development.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

For further details and to arrange a visit, please contact the school by either calling 01473 727646 or emailing adavies@morlandprimary.com

How to apply

• To apply, please send your completed Application Form (Word) by email to adavies@morlandprimary.com
• Alternatively, you can post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Morland CofE Primary School. Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH.
• For more information, please read the Application Guidance Notes (pdf).
• Closing date: 12.00 pm, 13 November 2026.
• Interview date: 18 November 2026.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
• Appointment will be made subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.