Dale Hall Community Primary School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4LX Salary: £17,038 actual per annum Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum (term time only) * Contract: Fixed term contract initially until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8513 *Hours of work: Monday - Friday (flexible working hours/days available). We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant - SEND with a sound knowledge and experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs. You will be working as part of a supportive inclusion team to deliver a bespoke curriculum alongside the class teacher. Part of your week will be spent working as one-to-one support for a child with a range of special educational needs, enabling them to have full access to the curriculum within the classroom. The other part of your week will be spent supporting groups of pupils across the school running cooking groups, art activities, outdoor play and sensory groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the children’s learning opportunities to give them the best possible outcomes. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and know that with the right support, guidance and resources they can achieve great things. This is a fixed term position for one term only. However, for the right candidate we would consider future options. To find out more If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or wish to visit the school, please call us on 01473 2551651. How to apply Further details about the post and how to apply are available on our website Closing date: 9 am, 20 March 2026. Interview date: 24 March 2026. Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.