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St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is looking for a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant.
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential – all of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2. The contract is fixed term until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.
You will:
be supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential
have high expectations of yourself and the children you work with
have a passion for education, inspire a love of learning and nurture success
have knowledge of how to support children with SEND and are EAL
be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change
be an outstanding communicator
be a good team player
be able to maintain confidentiality
have an awareness of Safeguarding.
Our commitment to you:
children who are well-behaved, motivated and engaged in their learning
a diverse and welcoming, fully inclusive school
a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
a school where we are proud to have a team of dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic staff
commitment to your professional development
a school with well-developed resources
a school with an active focus on work life balance and wellbeing.
Qualifications (Essential):
grade C / 4+ Mathematics and English
a good level of computer literacy.
Please read the (pdf)
To find out more, please call Mrs Kirsten Cameron, Headteacher, on 01473 251614
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