Job Description

• Mellis Church of England Primary School
• Address: Mellis, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DP
• Salary: £24,414 - £25,185 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 26 hours and 50 minutes per week, over 5 mornings and 4 afternoons, 38 weeks per year (Full time) includes 5 x 30 minutes of lunch duty each day
• Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8887

Mellis Church of England Primary School is a vibrant rural primary school and we are looking for a nurturing, motivated and creative Teaching Assistant to join our team for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) / KS1 (Key Stage 1).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early learning experiences while developing your own skills in a supportive environment.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher to support and inspire our youngest learners, to help them grow in confidence. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, reliable, and ready to make an instant impact.

Number on roll: 144.

You will have:

• A positive attitude, caring nature and great communication skills
• Familiarity of working with primary school age children.
• Previous experience of EYFS Child Centred classroom support and interventions and/or within a preschool setting would be a distinct advantage.
• High expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Flexibility, proactivity and the ability to support across EYFS and KS1.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• The confidence to work as a team and contribute to the school’s development.
• Relevant experience, qualifications and good levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C and above or equivalent).
• And a good sense of humour!

We will offer you

• An exciting opportunity to work in a thriving primary school.
• An experienced and dedicated team with supportive governors and parents.
• A caring, fun and friendly school with a strong Christian ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development.

The school is part of The St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich Multi Academy Trust. It has kept its “good” Ofsted standard during its last inspection in November 2024 and achieved a “good” SIAMS Inspection in April 2019.

To find out more

Please don’t hesitate to contact us, with any questions you may have, by either calling 01379 783376 or emailing office@mellisprimaryschool.org

Further details can be found on our websiteor by following us on Instagram @mellisceprimaryschool

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word)by email to office@mellisprimaryschool.org

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 2 June 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing, 8 June 2026, that will include observed work within a class.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.