Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

• Birchwood Primary School
• Address: Valiant Way Martlesham Heath Ipswich IP5 3SP
• Salary: 25614 - 26846 per annum pro rata
• Hours: Up to 27.75 hours per week. Monday Friday 8.45am 3.30pm (8.30 start on Wednesday) Also potential of additional MDSA and WAC hours in the future
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5555.

Birchwood Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage One (Year one initially).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with drive and motivation who:

• is passionate and committed to providing the best opportunities for our children
• is able to encourage children to develop a passion for learning through a creative and exciting curriculum
• has high expectations of pupils achievement and behaviour
• has experience in working with children individually in small groups or in the classroom.
• has a proven track record of positively impacting upon pupil outcomes throughout KS1
• is passionate about phonics and teaching children to read.

We can offer:

• a school judged to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2022
• highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and a credit to the school
• a supportive governing body parents and community
• a commitment to your professional development wellbeing and career development applications from experienced Teaching Assistants and those interested in a career in schools are equally welcomed
• a positive dynamic and supportive staff team.

For more information

Please feel free to contact Caroline Hetherington Executive Business Manager for any further information via email:

How to apply

Please read the job description (Word)

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (Word)which should be emailed to:

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the deadline for the right candidate.

Closing date: 9am 12 October 2026.

Interview date: 14 October2026 (PM)

Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding part of our commitment to child protection and welfare the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.