Suffolk County Council

Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council  •  £22k - £26k/yr  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

  • Murrayfield Primary Academy

  • Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9JL
  • Salary: £22,102 - £22,453 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata)
  • Hours: Full time, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 1 week)
  • Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026
  • Reference: 5086

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to the team at Murrayfield Primary Academy from September 2026.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What you will offer

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

You will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge, and to develop skills to improve your work performance.

A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team.

We will offer you

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

  • a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

  • a strong commitment to professional development

  • we strive to be a family-friendly employer

  • an employee counselling service

  • a cycle to work scheme.

To find out more

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal, Claire Willis, regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by calling the school office on 01473 728564 or emailing info@murrayfieldprimary.co.uk

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 22 June 2026.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

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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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