Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Part Time
3 days ago
$24,796 - $25,700 GBP
Key skills
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About this role
- Kersey C of E Primary School
- Address: Cherry Hill, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6EG
- Salary: £24,796 pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
- Hours: Part time, 16.25 hours per week, mornings only (TA), 5 hours per week (MDSA)
- Contract: Fixed Term until February 2027 with the possibility of becoming a permanent post, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5230
Kersey C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA) and Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our beautiful village school. The role will include working in a mixed age KS2 class as well as break and lunch duties.
You will have:
- KS2 classroom experience
- the confidence work as a team and contribute to the school’s development
- the ability to inspire pupils in their learning
- high expectations of pupils’ progress and behaviour
- have clear communication skills
- a willingness to work across the primary age range
- a commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
- creativity and a good sense of humour!
About us
Join our close-knit community at Kersey C of E Primary School! We are looking for a talented TA who loves a challenge, isn’t afraid to get muddy, and enjoys supporting active learning in our vibrant school environment. This is a rewarding role where every day brings new adventures, smiles, and opportunities to make a real difference. If you are caring, and ready to inspire young minds, we would love to hear from you!
What will offer you
- A warm and welcoming school environment with supportive staff.
- Training and support will be provided, if required, along with potential opportunities for progression.
- An opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ school lives.
For more information
Please read the Job Description TA (word), Job Description MDSA (word), Induction Policy (word), Code of Conduct (word) and Safeguarding Policy (word), or alternatively, please visit our website.
Please contact the school office, by calling 01473 823397 or emailing: kerseyoffice@tilian.org.uk
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: kerseyoffice@tilian.org.uk
Closing date: 8 July 2026.
Interview date: 15 July 2026.
Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding
The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.
When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:
- If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).
- During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children
- If you accept a post at one of our schools, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.
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