Support Staff Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Support: Grade 3, Spine Point 4 - £25,185 pro rata to 39 weeks per year.
Actual Salary - £17633.24
30.25 hours per week, including 15 minutes per week for staff meeting
Part-time – Permanent – 5 days per week
June 2026 or as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.
Cedars Park Primary School is part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership and is based in mid-Suffolk. All schools within the Trust are located in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion. The Trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The Trust presently comprises of 8 schools, with three SEND centres for support with cognition and learning.
Your Role & Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our school.
You will:
- demonstrate high expectations and bring the very best out in all pupils;
- be able to implement school policies, for example, safeguarding, behaviour, teaching and learning;
- display excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and be committed to sharing new ideas across our school and Trust;
- be able to liaise with teachers regarding the progress and support needs of pupils, as well as planning in order to have a positive impact on learning;
- be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge pupils to promote inclusion;
- have the ability to establish a rapport and act as a role model for pupils, setting high expectations while promoting pupil well-being;
- be able to contribute to the planning and assessment for pupils;
- with potential for involvement within our nurture provision.
How to Apply
If you have any questions regarding this role, then please do not hesitate to contact the school.
An application form & job description are available to download with this advert.
Completed applications should be returned to: admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk
Timescale for Applications
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews are scheduled for week beginning Monday 18th May 2026
The Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Successful applicants will be notified by email.