Felix Primary School Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9ED Salary: £19,022 - £19,984 actual per annum (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata) * Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8260 *Including an allowance for holiday pay. Felix Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools. This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6. As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school. We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Teaching Assistant. You will: have the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others be able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team be able to multi-task and work under pressure be flexible and resilient in managing and executing your daily responsibilities be able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills have the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. We will offer you: a caring and committed team who believe every child can achieve a values-driven school focused on pride, achievement, resilience and kindness a culture of professional growth, attention to detail and high expectations the chance to shape practice and provision in a specialist setting with strong leadership support a positive, forward-thinking environment where inclusion and ambition go hand in hand. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Recruitment Information Sheet (pdf) How to apply To apply, please visit our website Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Closing date: 9 am, 19 January 2026. Interview date: 28 January 2026. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.