Teaching Assistant

• Cockfield Primary School

• Address: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0LA

• Salary: 24414 per annum (pro rata for part time) (12.65 per hour)

• Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday Friday term time only)

• Contract: Permanent required from 5 January 2026 (date negotiable to accommodate notice periods)

• Reference: 8165

Cockfield Primary School have an opportunity to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will support the class teaching in delivery of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Curriculum. We have a passionate and committed team of hard-working educators who deliver the best possible inclusion learning and achievement for all our pupils.

We are looking for a highly motivated enthusiastic patient and attentive teaching assistant who can support pupils across EYFS and KS1. You will be able to work confidently with groups of children and take a lead role in activities working under direction of the class teacher.

What we can offer you:

• fantastic well-mannered well-behaved children who really want to learn

• a very committed and professional team of teachers and support staff who work brilliantly together to secure the best outcomes for our children

• a dedicated and supportive governing body and governors who are very keen to support and promote the work of the school

• very supportive parents who want the best for their children and the school including a very active PTA

• a warm and welcoming school with a real family feel. We are driven by a strong desire to succeed and for our children to be happy and healthy.

You will be:

• understanding and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils

• supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential

• have high expectations for all children

• able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change

• passionate enthusiastic and committed to the work you do

• organised

• an outstanding communicator

• a good team player.

We are happy to consider applications on a job share basis for this role.

To find out more

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application you are welcome to contact Marc Gilbert Headteacher (or Amy Perkins Senior Teacher) on .

Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

How to apply

Please read the person specification (word) and the application guidance (pdf).

Complete the application form (word) and recruitment monitoring form (word) and send these to Nikki Limmer at: or by post to: Cockfield CE Primary School Church Lane IP30 0LA

Closing date: 9am 9 December 2025.

Candidates should be aware that interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis as soon as applications are received.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.