Teaching Assistant

• Whitehouse Community Primary School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5JN
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata
• Hours: 32 hours per week, term time only
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027. Required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 5136

Whitehouse Community Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant - EYFS/KS1/KS2.

Due to changes to the requirements of the school, we are looking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school and to work across all key stages as required to start as soon as possible.

You will

• have level 4/C or above in GCSE Mathematics and English

• experience of working in a Primary School setting

• good communication skills

• good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload

• knowledge of the National Curriculum

• good behaviour management.

At Whitehouse Primary School we are proud to have:

• a warm and welcoming school environment

• a commitment to providing high-quality education and experiences

• well behaved and enthusiastic children

• an engaged and supportive Governing body

• a friendly, compassionate and collaborative staff team Whitehouse Community Primary School is an inclusive and supportive setting.

Whitehouse is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. In October 2024, the school was rated ‘Good’.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

For further information about the school, please visit our website

To arrange to visit the school, please call Miss S McCullum on 01473 741249 or email ***email_hidden***

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed applications should be emailed to ***email_hidden*** or posted to: Whitehouse CP School, Marlow Road, Ipswich IP1 5JN.

Closing date: 9 am, 24 June 2026.

Please note this advert may close earlier than stated should we receive sufficient high-quality applications.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

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