Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• Ipswich Academy
• Address: 9 Brazier’s Wood Rd, Ipswich IP3 0SP
• Salary: £20,466 pro rata (£17,682 per annum)
• Hours: Full time , 37 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 days)
• Contract: Fixed term for 18 months, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5106

Ipswich Academy are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprentice into the team as soon as possible.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you will be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your specialist skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What you will offer

You will have the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle2work scheme

For more information

If you would like to have a conversation with the principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding , Principal by calling View phone number on suffolkjobsdirect.org .

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 29 June 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.