Job Description

• Grange Community Primary School
• Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2SL
• Salary: £24,796 pro rata
• Hours: 30.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027. Required from September 2026
• Reference: 8997

Grange Community Primary School is seeking a caring, motivated, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and inspiring children in Early Years, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging and creative learning activities in line with the National curriculum

• foster a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential

• provide support for pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development both in and out of the classroom

• assist with observations, assessments, and record-keeping to monitor children’s progress and attainment

• promote independence, resilience, and confidence through high-quality learning experiences

• work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to meet each child’s individual needs

• uphold the school’s values, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding policies at all times.

You will:

• have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development in Key Stage 1or 2

• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• be a positive team player with the ability to take initiative and adapt when needed

• be patient, kind, and flexible approach to working with children

• have a relevant qualification, e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

• have experience working within a primary school or KS1 setting (advantageous but not essential).

We will offer you:

• children who take pride in their school and are engaged in learning

• a warm and supportive school environment with a commitment to wellbeing

• colleagues who are passionate about working together and providing children with the best possible opportunities

• an opportunity to successfully share in the challenge of improving a growing school.

To find out more

Please read the (pdf)

Please visit our websitewhere you can find out more about the school.

Visits are warmly welcomed, so please call Julie Abbott, Office Manager on 01394 283912 to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)and Equal Opportunities Form (word)

Please post your completed application to Gemma Havord, Grange Community Primary School, Grange Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2LA or email to admin@grange.omat.org.uk

Closing date: 1pm, 4 June 2026. Interview date: week commencing 8 June 2026.
Safeguarding Commitment

Grange Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and follow our safer recruitment procedures.