The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9ER £22,367 - £22,737 pro rata 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year Fixed term until 31 August 2025 Reference: 6384 Required as soon as possible Think you know The Willows? Think again… Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes. We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth, so they value who they are. There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve. We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking amazing individuals to join us on this exciting journey as part of our hardworking, dedicated and skilled teaching assistant team. If you believe: that you hold the key that could unlock a child’s potential you able to quickly form relationships and model great communication you can spot when to support individuals and when to use your skills more generally to support the broad range of needs in the class. Why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us. Previous experience is desirable, although support and training can be offered. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) and Person Specification (docx) Visits to our school are most welcome, to arrange, please call us on : 01473 683178 or email: officethewillows.omat.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) and Equal Opportunities Form (docx) Please return your completed application forms to: officethewillows.omat.org.uk Closing date: 1pm, 31 December 2024. Please note: we reserve to close this job advert earlier than planned if we receive sufficient, suitable applications so do apply as soon as you are able. The Willows 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