Elmsett C of E Primary School Address: Elmsett, Ipswich, IP7 6PA Hour: 20 hours and 15 mins per week / 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) Salary: £12.26 per hour Contract: Part Time, Fixed term for 1 year, Required from September 2025 Reference: 7636 Your role The TA will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion and give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. Your responsibilities You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities and support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures and support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment. Be able to organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment, observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher and supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable. Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning and undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher. You will cover 4 x ½ hour dinner duties and 1 x 15-minute break duty per week You will need: GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and mathematics First-aid training, or willingness to complete it. Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting Experience working with children / young people Experience planning and delivering learning activities Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision) About us Elmsett C of E Primary is a small, rural church school in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, not far from Hadleigh. We are part of the Diocesan MAT and currently have 57 children on roll in 3 classes. We encourage the development of the whole child with many extra-curricular activities. Elmsett school have an excellent PTA and supportive governors. We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, September 24) and have a 'Good' SIAMS rating (February 18). We will offer you: The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful and happy school team. Happy, highly motivated children who enjoy learning and behave well. Dedicated staff and governors. An excellent partnership with families. Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development. For more information: For an informal discussion or to book an apointment to look around the school, please contact Justine Turner on (01473) 658303. Please read the Job Description (word) How to apply: Please email the school office at admin@elmsettschool.co.uk for an application pack or for further information. Completed applications to be returned for the attention of Justine Turner, via email to: admin@elmsettschool.co.uk Closing date: 1pm, 11 July 2025 Interview date: week commencing 14 t July 2025