Early Years Teaching Assistant

• Cedarwood Primary School
• Address: Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2ES
• Salary: 18377 - 18964 actual per annum (25185 - 25989 pro rata)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year term time only
• Contract: Fixed term for 1 year from 1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027 initially. Required from1 September 2026
• Reference: 5089

Cedarwood Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent highly motivated creative and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to work as part of our successful Early Years team.

This exciting role will involve supporting teaching and learning within our Foundation Stage provision and working closely with children during the vital early stages of their education. You will have experience of supporting children in Early Years or Year 1 within a primary school setting and will be passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• has recent experience working within an Early Years or Year 1 classroom in a primary school

• has undertaken relevant training in Early Years education child development phonics communication and language or SEND

• has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and transition into Key Stage 1

• has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• can build positive and nurturing relationships with children families and colleagues

• is committed to inclusion safeguarding and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children

• has excellent communication organisational and teamwork skills.

An Early Years qualification is desirable.

Job share applications will be considered.

We will offer you:

• friendly enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

• a supportive and dedicated staff team

• high-quality professional development opportunities

• a welcoming and inclusive school community

• the opportunity to make a real difference to childrens early learning experiences.

At Cedarwood our aims of Excellence and Enjoyment for All extend to all aspects of the school and we are committed to supporting pupils and staff to achieve their very best. Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn and we are delighted to be able to welcome a new Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) Job Applicant Privacy Notice (pdf) Covering Letter (pdf) andApplication Guidance (word)

To find out more about the position or to arrange a visit please call the school office on or email

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To arrange a visit please email Kath Smith-Howell School Business Manager on

To apply please complete an application form onour websitealternatively please complete theApplication Form (word) and email to

Cedarwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check online searches verification of qualifications and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.