Address: Somersham Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 4PN Salary: £28,142 - £33,699 pro rata Hours: Part Time. 18 hours per week, over 3 days per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only Contract: Fixed Term to 31 August 2026 initially. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8202 This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Somersham Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school located on the outskirts of Ipswich. We are in a hard federation with Bramford CEVCP School and have a shared vision of ‘Living in Unity; Together we are ACE (aspiration and combined excellence for everybody).’ We are looking to appoint an excellent and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across key stages. The role will involve supporting pupils both individually and in small groups across, as well as covering classes for PPA time. You may also be asked to provide additional cover for staff absence or training. You will have: high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils a positive attitude, caring nature and great communication skills the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents on a daily basis the confidence to work as a team and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the school’s development the ability to lead and inspire others and a commitment to working collaboratively creative ideas and the ability to plan and provide exciting learning opportunities for our pupils relevant experience, qualifications and good levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent). What we can offer: An exciting opportunity to work in an expanding primary school within a federation A caring, fun and friendly school with a strong Christian ethos – together we live, learn and laugh! An experienced and dedicated staff team and supportive governors and parents ACE learners, who are enthusiastic and deserve the very best Opportunities for professional development both within and beyond the federation About us Somersham is a welcoming village school located 4 miles outside Ipswich. We are in a federation with Bramford CEVCP School and have a shared vision of ‘Living in Unity. Together we are ACE (aspiration and combined excellence for everybody).’ For more information Please read the Job Description (Word) and Application Guidance (Word) Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01473 831251 or emailing: office@somershamprimary.net To find out more, please visit our website (Somersham Primary School) How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: office@somershamprimary.net Closing date: 9 am, 6 January 2026. Interview date: 9 January 2026. Our schools and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. References will be requested before the interview. The standard safeguarding checks will be made before any appointment.