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Primary Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding Areas

Are you a dedicated and caring individual looking for a rewarding role in primary education with real flexibility? Whether you are seeking the fresh variety and autonomy of day-to-day classroom cover, or looking for the stability and connection of a long-term teaching assistant placement, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your schedule.

We are currently partnering with a welcoming network of primary schools, infant schools, and academies in Bury St Edmunds and across the surrounding West Suffolk area. We are experiencing high demand for reliable, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Early Years (EYFS), Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate seeking classroom experience before undertaking teacher training, or someone with a background in childcare, youth work, or care, we can help you find your ideal role.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Take total control of your working week. Choose the exact days you wish to work to balance around family life, studies, or personal commitments. It is an excellent way to gain experience across different primary settings and age groups with zero stress.
• Long-Term Opportunities: If you prefer consistency, we offer fixed-term placements spanning a term or a full academic year. This allows you to embed yourself within a specific school community, build strong relationships with class teachers, and support specific children's educational growth over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to class teachers in preparing resources, managing classroom activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils to reinforce literacy, numeracy, and core curriculum tasks.
• Help children build confidence, focus, and social skills, offering gentle guidance and encouragement.
• Assist pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by tailoring learning activities to suit their individual learning styles.
• Support classroom management and encourage positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist with supervision during break times, lunchtimes, and school trips as needed.

What We Look For:

• Previous experience supporting children in an educational, childcare, nursery, or community setting.
• A warm, patient, and encouraging approach with strong communication skills.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths preferred).
• An adaptable, proactive attitude with the ability to step into different primary classrooms with confidence.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.
• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the primary education sector in Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk.
• Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.
• Exposure to top local primary schools, which frequently leads to direct, permanent job offers.

Ready to make a real difference to young learners in Bury St Edmunds?

Take control of your working schedule today.

How to Apply: Please forward your CV and a brief introduction to View email address on randstad.com or call Show phone number for a friendly, informal chat about our active Teaching Assistant roles in Bury St Edmunds.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.