• Bealings School
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6LW
• Salary: Grade 3 Point 4, £25,185 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 5 mornings a week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
• Reference: 5159

Bealings Primary School is seeking a caring and passionate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the primary age range. You will work closely with teachers to help create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The role will include supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and make positive progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons aligned with the primary curriculum
• work with individuals and small groups of pupils to reinforce learning and build confidence
• provide additional support for pupils with SEND, adapting activities where appropriate to enable full participation in learning
• support the implementation of teacher-led strategies and interventions to help pupils achieve their learning goals
• promote positive behaviour and encourage independence, resilience, and self-esteem
• assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials
• monitor pupil engagement and progress, sharing observations with the class teacher
• support pupils during break times, educational visits, and extracurricular activities
• contribute to maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• assist with classroom organisation, displays, and administrative tasks.

Skills required:

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• An understanding of how to support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, caring, and supportive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable in supporting the varying needs of children.