Description
* Wood Ley Community Primary School
* Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1UF
* Salary: £13.25 per hour
* Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm)
* Contract: Permanent. Required from 5 January 2026
* Reference: 8076
Join Our Early Years Adventure
Are you ready to make a real difference at the very start of a child's learning journey?
We're looking for a motivated, caring, and creative Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful Reception team from January 2026.
At Wood Ley Community Primary School, every day is an adventure in curiosity, discovery, and joy. Our Reception classrooms are full of imagination, from outdoor explorations and messy play to phonics fun and first friendships. We need someone who shares our passion for helping children thrive, both academically and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
You will:
* work under the guidance of the class teacher to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils to promote effective teaching and learning
* provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom
* assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
You will be:
* a positive, proactive team player with a genuine love for early years learning
* someone with experience working with young children in school or nursery (EYFS experience essential)
* someone who can bring motivation, patience, and creativity to every day
* a good communicator, ready to work closely with teachers and parents to support every child's progress.
You will need:
* a good standard of education, (GCSE grade C and above) including English and Mathematics
* experience of working with children with special or additional needs
* experience of working in a reception or Early Years school / nursery
* evidence of personal development, training and qualifications.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of a thriving local community. Wood Ley Community Primary School promotes the highest standards for all of our children, widening their horizons and raising their aspirations, embracing new technologies and initiatives to fully prepare the children for their future. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant to support high quality teaching and learning across the school
We will offer you:
* we have a warm, child centred ethos where everyone is valued and respected
* we are passionate about providing the best opportunities for our children to ensure they meet their full potential
* we have supportive teachers and senior leaders who will welcome and support you
* we are committed to supporting continuous professional development
* we are a team of staff that is recognised for its enthusiastic, friendly and rigorous approach to teaching and learning
* a supportive and friendly staff team
* a well-resourced, inspiring Early Years environment
* opportunities for training and professional growth
* the chance to be part of a school where kindness, curiosity, and community come first.
If you believe every child deserves a magical start to their school life, we'd love to hear from you
Come and help us make learning magical in Reception
To find out more
Please read the Application Guidance (word)
For an informal discussion only, please call Mrs Renwick on or for further details, please email
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Completed application to be emailed to
Closing date: 1 pm, 3 December 2025. Interview date: 8 December 2025.