Teaching Assistant

• Cedarwood Primary School 
• Location: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2ES
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata 
• Hours: various part time hours available, up to 5 days per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026, required to start November 2025.
• Reference: 7941

Cedarwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and passionate Teaching Assistant to work as part of our successful team from November 2025. The post will include supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, training and support will be included.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who:

• is passionate and committed to providing the best opportunities for our children
• can encourage children to develop a passion for learning through a creative and exciting curriculum
• has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• has experience in working with children individually, in small groups or in the classroom
• has a proven track record of positively impacting upon pupil outcomes.

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 Teaching Assistant to join our team. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf), Cover Letter (pdf) and Privacy Notice (pdf). 

To find out more about us, please visit our school website. 

To find out more about the position, or to arrange a visit, please contact Kath Smith-Howell, School Business Manager by either calling 01473 612981 or by emailing applications@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk

How to apply 

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) 

Closing date: 1pm, 22 October 2025.

Interviews: 23 and 24 October 2025.