Mellis Primary School Address: Mellis, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DP Salary: £24,414 - £25,185 pro rata Hours: 19 hours per week, over 5 days, 38 weeks per year Contract: Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility to extend. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8239 Mellis Primary School is a vibrant rural primary school, and we are looking for a motivated, passionate and creative Teaching Assistant to join our busy and committed team. We are after someone with previous TA experience who can confidently hit the ground running. The role requires availability for five mornings a week (from 8.45am) and includes regular midday supervision duties. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of educational experiences. Training will be provided You will have: familiarity of working with primary school age children – previous experience of classroom support and interventions a distinct advantage high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils a positive attitude, caring nature and great communication skills flexibility and adaptably the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents the confidence to work as a team and contribute to the school’s development relevant experience, qualifications and good levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent) creativity and a good sense of humour! We will offer you: an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving primary school an experienced and dedicated staff team with supportive governors and parents a caring, fun and friendly school with a strong Christian ethos opportunities for professional development. The school is part of The St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich Multi Academy Trust. It has kept it’s “good” Ofsted standard during its last inspection in November 2024 and achieved a “good” SIAMS Inspection in April 2019. To find out more Further details can be found on our website or by following us on Instagram @mellisceprimaryschool. Please don’t hesitate to call us on 01379 783376 or email office@mellisprimaryschool.org with any questions. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and email it to us on office@mellisprimaryschool.org by the closing date below. Closing date: 12 pm, 20 January 2026. Interview date: week commencing, 26 January 2026. The interview will include observed work within a class. We 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.