Teaching Assistant

• Cedars Park Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5FP
• Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £17,633.24 per annum
• Hours: 30.25 hours per week, including 15 minutes per week for staff meeting, , 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, Required from June 2026 or as soon as pre-employment checks are complete
• Reference: 8861

We are looking for a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our school.

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 (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) centres for support with cognition and learning.

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
• have potential for involvement within our nurture provision.

For more information 

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

If you have any questions regarding this role, then please contact us by either calling 01449 778230 or emailing admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk

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

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 18 May 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 18 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.