Suffolk County Council

Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council  •  £10.19 - £14.77/hr  •  Lowestoft, GB (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

  • The Ashley School Academy Trust
  • Address: Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4EU
  • Salary: £27,233 - £29,540 pro rata (£20,388 - £22,116 per annum)
  • Hours: Part time, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time plus 5 professional development days
  • Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026
  • Reference: 8981

The Ashley School Academy Trust are seeking a dedicated, empathetic and professional T4 Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our awesome team in Key Stage 2.We are a day/residential school for pupils with complex learning needs and associated difficulties.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children with complex learning difficulties? Do you thrive in a supportive, high-achieving environment where every small victory is celebrated?

We offer an extensive CPD programme.

Do you have a passion to:

  • work both inside and outside the classroom supporting pupils, some in small groups and others one to one
  • help pupils to develop life skills and emotional regulation
  • act as cover supervisor for planned and unplanned absences
  • work alongside teachers and other specialist staff to provide a whole approach to learning
  • celebrate progress in small steps
  • think on your feet as no two days are the same
  • the lives of young people with SEND?

A commitment to raise achievement for pupils with SEN is essential.

For more information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Donna Petty, Administration Manager by calling 01502 565439

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school as part of the interview process.

Closing date: 12 pm, 12 June 2026.

Interview date: 18 June 2026.

The Ashley School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are mandatory for all posts which will be required to register on the update service. We welcome diversity.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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