Whatfield Primary School Address: Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich IP7 6QU Salary: £25,788 pro rata Hours: Part time, 15 hours weekly, 38 weeks per year Contract: Temporary until Summer 2027 Reference: 8991 Whatfield Primary School are seeking a One to one Teaching Assistant (TA) to work in our key stage 2 class. Experience with special needs will be an advantage. The work will involve supporting a class as well as helping an individual child during unstructured times at lunch and playtimes. You must be patient and highly organised, working under the supervision of the class teacher, assisting with creating a positive learning environment. Working within a team, you should be a good communicator, able to be flexible to work across the school at times and be sensitive in responding to the needs of the children. An interest in professional development is important. Experience in this kind of work would be an advantage. We are a nurturing school and use Zones of Regulation. We are keen to make all school experiences fun and rewarding for children whose anxieties can make the environment more challenging. For more information Please read the Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the Business Manager by calling 01449 740269 or email: admin@whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: admin@whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 19 June 2026. Interview date: 24 June 2026.