* Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
* Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
* Salary: £25,185 pro rata
* Hours: 20 hours per week, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year*
* Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026
* Reference: 8491
*8.15am to 12.15pm Monday - Friday, further hours are negotiable at interview.
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant Upper Key Stage 2.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Supporting the pupil: Duties to include:
* aiding the children to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually
* clarifying and explaining instructions
* ensuring children are able to use equipment and materials provided
* motivating and encouraging children as required.
Supporting the Teacher: Duties to include:
* assisting the class teacher in providing a stimulating and organised learning environment for the children
* assisting the class teacher by supporting groups and individuals
* preparing classroom materials, including photocopying, laminating, classroom displays etc
* providing regular feedback about the children to the teacher.
Supporting the School: Duties to include:
* assisting in the supervision of children at playtime
* as appropriate, to apply first aid, look after sick children and attend to physical needs
* assisting in the day-to-day organisation of the school.
You will need:
* a good level of numeracy, grammar and literacy
* effective communication skills
* an inclusive and positive approach.
We can offer you:
* an excellent team of people to work with, in a wonderful atmosphere
* training opportunities and support
* friendly, happy children.
To find out more
Please read the Application Guidance (word)
For further information, please call Andy Matthews our Headteacher on or visit our website
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Completed application forms should be emailed to
Closing date: 9 am, 13 March Interview date: week commencing 16 March 2026.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the school.
Guildhall Feoffment School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will be required for relevant posts
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