Teaching Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ipswich, IP2 9ER
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Think you know The Willows? Think again..

Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.

We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are.

If you believe that you hold the key that could unlock a child’s potential and you are able to quickly form relationships and model great communication; if you can spot when to support individuals and when to use your skills more generally to support the broad range of needs in the class, then we need you as part of our hardworking, dedicated and skilled teaching assistant team.

There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve.

Previous experience is desirable, although support and training can be offered. So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us.

What the school offers its staff

A forward-thinking school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development.

A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued.

Trust in your capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.

A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.

A warm welcome from our wonderful children when you visit

Further details about the role

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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