Description Address: Britannia Primary School and Nursery, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HE Salary: £17,205 per annum Hours: Part Time. 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 3.30pm and Friday 8.30 am to 2.15 pm*. Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible Reference: 7918 *You will be required to supervise 30 minutes each day over the lunchtime period which is included in these hours. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) with good communication and written language skills to support the learning of children across the school. You will work with a team of class teachers and other Teaching Assistants to ensure all children are able to make the most of their learning opportunities, being flexible and creative while building on children’s interests. This post would suit applicants who have experience in an educational setting however, this is not essential. It is essential you have a level 2 or above in appropriate qualification in Early Years and a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both mathematics and English. For Information on approved qualifications, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards We offer: a large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment the opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff a friendly, supportive working environment access to various professional development opportunities we have supportive staff, parents and governors. In return you will join a friendly, committed professional team all working together to give the pupils at Britannia Primary School and Nursery the best opportunity to develop and grow. We also offer a friendly environment to work in, holiday pay is built into your annual salary, and you will have entitlement to join the Local Government Pension scheme. How to apply Please feel free to contact Jo Masters by either calling 01473 728566 or emailing: recruitment@britannia.suffolk.sch.uk To find out more, please visit our website (Oxlip Learning Partnership) CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 10 am,15 October 2025. Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.