Job Description

• Rendlesham Primary School
• Address: Sycamore Drive, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2GF
• Salary: 12.81 per hour
• Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week, 3 pm to 5.45 pm Monday to Thursday, 3 pm to 4.15 pm Friday
• Contract: Permanent (subject to 6-month probationary period), required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 5237

Rendlesham Primary School are seeking a friendly Extended Schools Assistant, who is passionate about working with children, to join our wonderful staff team. Our after-school club provides a stimulating environment in which children can relax, be creative, and have fun. You will be committed to children’s development and well-being, with experience of working with SEND desirable.

We are looking for an Extended Schools Assistant who:

• has a genuine passion for supporting children’s play, learning, and development in a nurturing environment
• can maintain acceptable standards of behaviour, conduct, and safety as laid down in the school policies
• can ensure health and safety regulations are followed including help with the general cleaning of the food areas (as necessary)
• is a reflective practitioner who is willing to grow and develop through feedback and team collaboration.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the trust
• Personalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required

For more information

Please read the (pdf) and Trust Benefits (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website

Please contact Kathy Watts by calling 01394 462190 or emailing: office.rendlesham@consortiumtrust.org.uk

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: office.rendlesham@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 8 July 2026.

Interview date: 13 July 2026.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.