Whatfield CEVCP School, Whatfield, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6QU £22,366 pro rata 26.17 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Temporary, initially until summer 2025 and then reviewed termly Reference: 6410 Required as soon as possible Hours: 8.40am - 3pm, Monday and Tuesday (with a 30-minute lunch) 8.40am - 2pm, Wednesday - Friday (with a 30-minute lunch) Part of the Bildeston and Whatfield Partnership. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support our KS1 pupils at Whatfield CEVCP School. Within a small mixed age class of Rec, Y1 and Y2. You must be enthusiastic, patient and highly organised, working under the supervision of the class teacher assisting with creating a positive learning environment. Working within a team, you should be a good communicator, able to be flexible to work across the school and be sensitive in responding to the needs of the children. Our youngest children need assistance with personal care and a willingness to support is necessary. An interest in professional development is important. Experience of providing support to children with SEN would be an advantage and you will be as part of a team to support a child on a one-to-one basis. We are a THRIVE school and are developing our knowledge of Zones of Regulation. We are keen to make all school experiences fun and rewarding for children whose anxieties can make the environment more challenging. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please call the school office on 01473 823309 to arrange an appointment with our Head teacher, Julia Shaw, or visit the school website at: www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Please return the completed application form to the school, or via email to: adminwhatfield.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 1pm, 21 October 2024. Interview date: week commencing 4 November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.