About this role
- Whitehouse Community Primary School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5JN
- Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata
- Hours: 31.25 hours per week, term time only
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 8361
Due to changes to the requirements of the school, Whitehouse Community Primary School is looking for a motivated Teaching Assistant - EYFS/KS1/KS2, to join our wonderful school and to work across all key stages as required to start as soon as possible.
You will have:
a level 4/C or above in GCSE Mathematics and English
experience of working in a primary school setting
good communication skills
good organisational skills and ability to prioritise your own workload
knowledge of the National Curriculum
good behaviour management.
At Whitehouse Primary School we are proud to have:
a warm and welcoming school environment
a commitment to providing high quality education and experiences
well behaved and enthusiastic children
an engaged and supportive Governing body
a friendly, compassionate and collaborative staff team Whitehouse Community Primary School is an inclusive and supportive setting.
Whitehouse is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. In October 2024, the school was rated ‘Good’.
Please read the Job Description (pdf)
For further information about the school, please visit our website
To arrange to visit the school, please call Miss S McCullum on 01473 741249 or email [email protected]
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to: Whitehouse CP School, Marlow Road, Ipswich IP1 5JN.
This authority 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.
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What you'll do
- The Teaching Assistant will work across all key stages as required. The role involves supporting the educational needs of students in a primary school setting.
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