Suffolk County Council

Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council  •  £10.07 - £13.20/hr  •  Lowestoft, GB (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

  • Pakefield High School
  • Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7AQ
  • Salary: £20,149 actual per annum, (£25,989 - £26,403 pro rata)
  • Hours: 33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week)
  • Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 July 2026.
  • Reference: 8989

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our SEND Team at Pakefield High School You will have excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people in their academic and social development. Under the guidance of the SENDCo and within the overall ethos of the school, you will support the delivery of personalised learning programmes and activities to support students with special education needs, individually and in small groups, to enable them to access the learning and the wider aspects of school life.

You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable, and who enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your Opportunity

By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people.

We will offer you:

  • the chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team

  • a role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people

  • a creative and innovative environment

  • excellent opportunities for career and professional development

  • a welcoming and supportive staffing body

  • enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible).

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 1 June 2026. Interview date: 10 June 2026.
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure and Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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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