Clifford Road Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1PJ £24,404 - £28,183 pro rata Full Time Permanent Reference: 7115 Required from summer term 2025 Clifford Road Primary School are seeking to recruit a caring, inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning and pastoral care of pupils. You will need to be able to form a positive and consistent relationship with pupils, focussing on creating a calm, secure and consistent working environment. This post will initially involve supporting individual children with Special Educational Needs. A skilful person who has experience working with children who have complex and sensory needs is preferred but dedication to the role is more essential. You will: have up to date Safeguarding knowledge high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour experience of working with pupils across all age groups, including EYFS the ability to think flexibly and use own initiative in supporting the learning needs of our pupils be able to follow direction be flexible and committed to working as part of a team be passionate about supporting all children within an inclusive classroom environment. We will offer you: an excellent environment in which to successfully develop your career a school with a very positive learning environment where children enjoy learning and strive to achieve their best a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school of 413 motivated and positive leaners whose inquisitive nature is infectious an engaged and supportive governing body supportive, friendly colleagues knowledgeable and experienced staff with a passion for education. We are a 2-form entry school with 413 pupils on roll and 18 children in our nursery at the heart of the vibrant town of Ipswich. We would welcome visits to our school and this is strongly encouraged. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx), Person Specification (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) Please visit our website at: https://www.cliffordroadschool.org.uk/ where you can find out more about our school. Visits to the school are welcome please contact the school office on 01473 251605 or email: officecliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. For an informal discussion only, please contact Katie Piper, SENDCo on 01473 251605 How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx Completed application forms to be sent to: officecliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: midday, 24 March 2025. Interview date: week commencing 31 March. Clifford Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, police vetting checks and background identity checks