Description Halifax Primary School, Ipswich, IP2 8PY £23,657 - £24,027 per annum (pro rata) 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Part Time Fixed term until 31 August 2025 Reference: 6534 Required as soon as possible We are seeking to appoint an effective and caring Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and skilled team. You will be working under the guidance of teaching staff and our SENDCo to enhance the learning and personal development of the children you will be working with to ensure they have access to the best possible education. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic individuals, who want to have a positive impact on pupil’s learning by working with individuals and small groups. You will also need to have a willingness to assist whole class teaching and learning when necessary as a general learning support assistant and be flexible according to the needs of the individuals within the school. You will need good communication and written skills, and be able to communicate effectively with the children, the SENDCo, staff and parents. Experience of supporting children with additional needs is desirable, although additional support and training will be offered. Most importantly, you must have the aspirations and desire to make a difference by providing exceptional care, guidance and support, so that pupils thrive and make excellent progress. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (doc) How to Apply Please read the Equal Opportunities Form (doc) Further details and an application form can be found on our school website or by emailing: adminhalifax.omat.org.uk Closing date: 1pm, 15 November 2024 Interview date: week commencing 18 November 2024 Halifax Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Please note that this vacancy is also open to Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) employees.