Piper’s Vale Primary Academy Address: Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW Salary: £21,417 - £21,757 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week Contract: Permanent, required from October 2025 Reference: 7746 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join the team at Piper’s Vale Primary Academy. We are seeking teaching assistants for both our Early Years Foundation Stage / KS1 and KS2 units, preferably with a SEND background to work with pupils in the school’s special education units, although this is not essential as training will be delivered relevant to experience and the cohort of children. About the trust When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential. We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package. If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. About the position We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team. What you will offer You will have: dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working have effective communication and interpersonal skills a flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work the ability to work as part of a team. What we will offer You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme A strong commitment to professional development We strive to be a family-friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle to work scheme For more information and how to apply If you would like an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Kimberly Morton, Principal, by calling 01473 320413. Please complete an online application by visiting Paradigm Trust’s website. Closing date: 9am, 8 September 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed below.