Description Hardwick Primary School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW £22,367 pro rata 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm Permanent Reference: 6321 Required as soon as possible We are seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils. Experience of working as a teaching assistant is desirable. You will: have achieved a grade C or above at GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and mathematics. have experience of working with primary aged children and have an understanding of SEND be patient, calm, compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated have high expectations of pupils' achievement and progress have good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills have the ability to be flexible be able to work effectively with other colleagues in the team. In return we offer a very warm and welcoming school, whose ethos promotes respect, relationships, resilience, risk taking and resourcefulness. We are driven by a strong desire to succeed and for our children to be happy and healthy. We have a very committed and professional team involving teachers, support staff, governors and a very active PTA, all working together to give our school a real family feel. To find out more: If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact our Head of School Zara Cowling at: z.cowlinghardwickprimary.org.uk Viewings of the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. How to apply: Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Job Description (docx) Equal Opportunities (pdf) Guidance Notes (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: officehardwickprimary.org.uk Postal address: Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW Closing date: 2 October 2024. Interview date: 7 October 2024. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.