The Ashley School Academy Trust Address: Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4EU Salary: £27,233 - £29,540 pro rata (£20,388 - £22,116 per annum) Hours: Part time, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time plus 5 professional development days Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026 Reference: 8981 The Ashley School Academy Trust are seeking a dedicated, empathetic and professional T4 Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our awesome team in Key Stage 2. We are a day/residential school for pupils with complex learning needs and associated difficulties. Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children with complex learning difficulties? Do you thrive in a supportive, high-achieving environment where every small victory is celebrated? We offer an extensive CPD programme. Do you have a passion to: work both inside and outside the classroom supporting pupils, some in small groups and others one to one help pupils to develop life skills and emotional regulation act as cover supervisor for planned and unplanned absences work alongside teachers and other specialist staff to provide a whole approach to learning celebrate progress in small steps think on your feet as no two days are the same the lives of young people with SEND? A commitment to raise achievement for pupils with SEN is essential. For more information Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Donna Petty, Administration Manager by calling 01502 565439. How to apply To apply, please visit our website Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school as part of the interview process. Closing date: 12 pm, 12 June 2026. Interview date: 18 June 2026. The Ashley School 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 are mandatory for all posts which will be required to register on the update service. We welcome diversity.