- Gorseland Primary School
- Address: Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3QR
- Salary: £26,402 - £28,142 pro rata
- Hours: Part time, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Permanent , required from 1 September 2026
- Reference: 5161
- Reception and Key Stage One Specialist Unit
- Key Stage Two Cognition and Learning Unit This vacancy is currently in our KS2 class
- Supporting the class teacher with the children’s learning and smooth running of the classroom
- Working with groups of children or individuals under the direction of the class teacher
- Reporting back to the class teacher on how well the children have made progress
- Supporting children who are dysregulated
- Liaising with different stake holders
- Attending CPD to further knowledge in SEND and how children learn
- Helping the children to learn social skills throughout the day, including playtime and lunchtime
- has knowledge and experience of SEND, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and global developmental delay
- can work as part of a team, with a range of stakeholders
- is flexible, skilled and committed to working with children with SEN demonstrating kindness and patience
- has proven ability to skillfully facilitate positive behaviour
- has GCSE Grades A-C in English and mathematics or equivalent.
- Has considerable expertise or specialism in assisting the progress of children with Special Educational Needs.
Gorseland Primary School are seeking to appoint a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) within the Specialist Support Unit (SSU).
Our Specialist Unit consists of
The children are grouped into class bases according to their age and development and not just their age. We require a Teaching Assistant for our Sparrowhawks Class, which is a mixed age Key Stage 2 class with a formal learning environment in line with the children’s abilities.
The role will involve, but not be limited to:
We need to recruit a Teaching Assistant who:
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) , Person Specification (pdf) , Safeguarding Policy (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website to find out more about the school.
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: ***email_hidden***
Closing date: 9 am, 3 July 2026.
Gorseland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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