Teaching Assistant

• Felix Primary School
• Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9ED
• Salary: £19,022 - £19,984 actual per annum including an allowance for holiday pay (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata)
• Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time plus one week
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required as soon as possible 

• Reference: 8578

   

Felix Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools. 

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school. 

We are looking for a hard-working and motivated person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Teaching Assistant.

 

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• has the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others

• is able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team

• can multi-task and work under pressure

• is flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities

• can demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills

• has the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

 

We will offer you:

• a caring and committed team who believe every child can achieve

• a values-driven school focused on pride, achievement, resilience and kindness

• a culture of professional growth, attention to detail and high expectations

• the chance to shape practice and provision in a specialist setting with strong leadership support

• a positive, forward-thinking environment where inclusion and ambition go hand in hand.

 To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Recruitment Information Sheet (pdf) and Why Join Sapientia Education Trust (pdf)

 

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

 Closing date: 9 am, 16 March 2026.Interview date: 20 March 2026.
Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

   

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.