Handford Hall Primary Schoo l Address: 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ Salary: £24,796 pro rata Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week Contract: Fixed term until August 2027, required as soon as possible Reference: 5101 Handford Hall Primary Schoo l are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups. The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community. The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities support, fosters and inspires pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community. We are looking for candidates who: are innovative and flexible are committed to making a difference to children's lives are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions work well in a team and use their own initiative. In return, we can offer: strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team a strong emphasis on teamwork a commitment to you and high-quality professional development including research projects a school that is used as a model of outstanding practice that is shared with other schools. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf), Person Specifications (pdf) and Equal Opportunities (word) or alternatively, please visit our website. Visits to school are most welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school by calling 01473 251 603. How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: r.buckle@handfordhall.omat.org.uk Closing date: 17 June 2026. Interview date: 22 June 2026. We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. In line with Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. Our school is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.