About this role
Teaching Assistant
Salary : Grade 2 Point 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)
Actual Salary: £6,151.29 - £6,247.80 per annum (11 hours a week - term time)
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8.45am-3.15pm (one hour for lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
The Federated Governing Body of St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our welcoming school community as we have recently opened our new Nursery provision in September 2026. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally, and who will make a positive contribution to the life of our school.St Edmund's is part of a successful federation with St Benet's Catholic Primary School in Beccles and a proud member of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. We enjoy working collaboratively, sharing expertise and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as those with relevant skills and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
We can offer:
A welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Catholic ethos and caring communityHappy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learningA dedicated, supportive and friendly staff teamAn exciting opportunity to be part of our new Nursery provisionA commitment to high-quality professional development and career progressionStrong collaboration across our federation and wider TrustWe are looking for someone who:
Will support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of our schoolIs committed to helping every child achieve their full potentialSupports engaging learning experiences that encourage independence, confidence and curiosityHas high expectations of pupils' behaviour, achievement and personal developmentHas excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsIs resilient, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a teamBuilds positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider school communityReflects on their practice and is committed to continual professional developmentHas experience of working within a classroom or early years environmentIs confident in supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including those with English as an Additional LanguageHas an understanding of nurturing approaches to support children's emotional wellbeingIs willing to support the personal care and hygiene needs of our youngest children, particularly those aged 3-4 years, with dignity, sensitivity and compassionWe warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school to experience our friendly and supportive community. To arrange a visit, please contact Megan Runacres at [email protected] or telephone 01986 892502.
St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, together with all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.