Woodbridge Road Academy – Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2EB Teaching Assistant Grade 3 Point 5 – 6, £24,790 - £25,183 per annum pro rata 37 hours per week, part time hours available, 39 weeks per year Full Time Permanent Reference: 7142 Required to start April 2025 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant into the team at Woodbridge Road Academy from April 2025. Typically, pupils who attend have complex communication and interaction needs which create significant barriers to learning in a mainstream environment. Many pupils are likely to have Autism Spectrum Condition and others have a profile with a similar presentation. 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. The Position You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your specialist skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. What you will offer 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. The successful candidate will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge and develop skills to improve your work performance. A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with 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 (LGPS) A strong commitment to professional development We strive to be a family friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle to work scheme For more information Please contact Naomi Shenton, Principal by calling 01473 353440 for an informal conversation regarding this role. How to apply To apply, please complete your application by visiting our trust’s website (ce0492li.webitrent.com/). Closing date: 9am, 31 March 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 31 March 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 above.