Job Description

• Stoke by Nayland C of E Primary School

• Address: Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4QY

• Salary: £24,796 pro rata

• Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Wednesday to Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm

• Contract: Fixed term for one year initially, but possibility of permanent if SEND class is successful. Required from September 2026

• Reference: 5212

The governors are seeking to appoint caring and nurturing Teaching Assistant to work in our exciting new SEND class. You will work under the direct guidance of our Key Stage 1 SENDCo as part of a professional team following the small steps of the Sensory Curriculum (training will be provided if required). Your role will include supporting our HLTA in using the planning to set up and deliver the learning activities of our highly personalised curriculum to support the development of our children with the highest needs.

You will be:

• someone who puts building relationships and joy first

• has a passion to support children moving forward from their own starting points

• someone who can model and embody our school vales of Love, Courage, Compassion and Truth

• someone who is willing to develop their expertise and who will always put the needs of the children at the very centre of every action

• someone who wants to work as part of a team

• responsive to the child’s needs, putting the child at the very centre of what you do

• see the value of learning through play.

We can offer:

• an exciting new role in our new SEND class

• a fully supportive Senior Leadership Team who want the best for all of our children be part of a team that puts the children at the centre of every decision we make

• high quality support and CPD with career progression through the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Multi-Academy Trust

• a collaborative team who enjoy working together.

Stoke by Nayland C of E Primary School is a warm, welcoming church school at the heart of our village community. You will join a valued team and share our inclusive, caring, Christian ethos. The school strives to live out our school values of Love, Courage, Compassion and Truth in everything that we do.

We are proud to be part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust.

To find out more:

Visits to the school to meet our pupils and staff are warmly encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 01206 262418 to arrange an appointment or for further information.

Alternatively, please download the (pdf) and Application Guidance Notes (pdf)

How to apply:

Please complete the school Application Form (word)

Applications should be returned to the Headteacher, Kelly McGrath by email admin@sbn.suffolk.sch.uk or by post to: Stoke by Nayland C of E Primary School, School Street, Stoke by Nayland, CO6 4QY

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 12pm, 13 July 2026

Interview date: 15 July 2026

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi 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 or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.