Description Thurston CE Primary Academy - Thurston, Suffolk IP31 3FT £23,656 pro rata 31.67 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 8.45am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Permanent Reference: 6870 Required from 10 February 2025 (ideally but candidate availability can be discussed at interview for the right candidate) We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) for 31.67 hours per week. Required from Monday 10 February 2025, ideally but candidate availability can be discussed at interview for the right candidate. Thurston CE Primary Academy is looking to recruit an appropriately experienced, hardworking individual to join our dedicated, supportive and highly effective team. We are looking for a highly motivated team player, with a calm and patient approach who: is able to support pupils on a one to one basis has good literacy and numeracy skills can form positive relationships and undertake the key worker role, liaising with the SENDCo, health professionals and parents is willing to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our successful school community. At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the children. We relocated to a larger area in Norton Road in Thurston in 2021 to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school grow from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children. This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils. To find out more: If you would like to visit the school or have a discussion with the Headteacher, please call 01359 230444 or email at: adminthurstonprimary.net How to apply: Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Job Description (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: https://thurstonprimary.net/our-school/staff-vacancies/ Closing date: midday, 29 January 2025. Interview date: 3 February 2025.