School jobs in Ipswich

Company: WS Training part of Brightpeak Group
Location: Ipswich
Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00 - 16:30 (or 08:30 - 16:00)| Term Time Only
Salary: FTE £25,759.50 (the salary will be pro rata based on part time and term-time working)

About Us:
We work with the most incredible group of 16–24 year olds who need a range of support both within centre and out on placements. Every day is different, rewarding, and full of opportunities to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life.

Due to continued growth within our Study Programme provision, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Role Overview:
The Teaching Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment for Study Programme students, including those with additional learning needs. The role is focused on providing practical support, promoting learner independence, and helping students to achieve their personal and educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in lessons, small groups, or one-to-one sessions to reinforce learning and encourage progress.
• Assist Tutors with preparing resources, classroom activities, and differentiated support for learners with SEND.
• Work with Study Programme Tutors to contribute to the initial assessment process, induction activities, and identification of gaps in learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and included.
• Devise and deliver appropriate interventions, under Tutor guidance, to help students remain on track for completion of their course, agreeing and supporting relevant targets and actions.
• Support students with developing study skills, employability skills, and personal confidence.

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting young people within an educational or training environment.
• Level 3 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Calm, empathetic demeanour with a passion for building rapport with students.
• Commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Must be confident to support and, where required, lead classroom sessions in the tutor’s absence, ensuring continuity of learning by following lesson plans, maintaining classroom expectations, and supporting learners to remain engaged and on task.
• Must have own transport to transport learners when required.

Benefits:

• Grade 2 Ofsted Provider with long-term career opportunities and in-house training.
• Term-time working allowing school holiday breaks.

Application:
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and possess the qualities we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Join WS Training and be part of a supportive team committed to empowering individuals with diverse needs to reach their full potential. We look forward to hearing from you!

Important Information:

Should you be shortlisted, an application form will be sent to you as part of our safer recruitment process. In line with KCSiE guidance, we cannot accept CVs alone.

Due to the nature of the role and our commitment to safeguarding, successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work checks, and must fully disclose spent, unspent and protected convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings.

If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Pay: Up to £25,759.50 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a full driving licence and have your own vehicle?

Work Location: In person