Teaching Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Felixstowe, IP11 9ED
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The professional competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Teaching Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

• Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting;

• Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students;

• Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups;

• Experience of working in small group and on a 1:1 basis with students;

• Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to complete a range of administrative tasks;

• Excellent organisation skills;

• Able to follow teachers' instructions with commitment and efficiency;

• Ability to promote inclusive practice across the school;

• Explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence;

• Able to maintain excellent records of the impact of their work on student progress;

Ability to reflect and develop practice.

Personal/Professional Qualities Essential

• Able to establish positive and respectful relationships with all students;

• Consistently high expectations of self and others;

• An effective team player; but able to think and work independently;

• High standards or integrity and approachability;

• Democratic, sensitive and displays a good sense of humour;

• Discrete, flexible and collaborative

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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