Trinity CEVAP School Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2BZ Salary: Grade 2 Point 2 – 4, £23,657 - £24,404 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, required from September 2025 Reference: 7598 We are seeking to expand our team at Trinity CEVAP School, so we are recruiting an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning of our youngest pupils. You will complement the professional work of the teachers, and the work of our EYFS team, by taking responsibility for supporting and adjusting learning activities, working with individuals and groups of children under the supervision of the class teacher. You will have: experience of working with primary aged pupils in a mainstream school setting the ability to use your own initiative in supporting the learning needs of our pupils the ability to inspire and motivate children to ensure that they achieve their full potential experience in supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs. excellent communication and IT skills; English and Mathematics of grade A* - C/ 9- 4 or equivalent, and some knowledge of the curriculum requirements for primary schools high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour and able to relate to pupils in a pleasant and sympathetic manner flexibility and commitment to working as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher and SLT emotional and physical resilience, the ability to stay calm in challenging situations, patience and a good sense of humour be sympathetic to our Christian ethos as a Church of England Voluntary Aided school. This position is on a Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2026 in the first year with the opportunity to become permanent. The shift pattern is to be Monday - Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm, with one day until 4.30pm, this will be agreed during the interview. For more information Please read the Job Description (Word). For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office by emailing admin@trinity.suffolk.sch.uk. How to apply Please read Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) for the attention of L. Curran-Spain by email to admin@trinity.suffolk.sch.uk. Closing date: 12pm, 10 July 2025. Interview date: 15 July 2025.