Job Description
* Address: Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
* Salary: £21,567 - £22,256 pro rata
* Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 7691
1927 students (includes 328 in the Sixth Form).
Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere.
We are seeking to appoint a Classroom Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs and specifically work in two specialist units we have onsite. The Connect Unity supports students who have difficulties attending school. The CIU (Communication and Interaction Unit) supports students with communication and interaction needs.
The work will involve supporting individual students and groups of students. You must be motivated, patient and highly organised. GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Mathematics and English is essential. Previous experience would be welcome but is not essential.
You will have high standards and be committed to meeting the needs of the school and the wider community. The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.
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How To Apply
An application form can be downloaded from our website or by calling the HR Office on 01473 277250.
Completed applications should be emailed to applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 10 am, 7 August 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 11 August 2025 - exact date to be confirmed.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.
Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’.
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