Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)

Salary per annum: £22,183-£23,114 (pro rata)

FTE: 16.5 hours per week (9am – 3pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 38 weeks a year (term time only)

Job Type: Permanent

 

About us

Springfield Junior School is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich.  This is an exciting time to join our Trust as the schools work collaboratively together to achieve excellence and improve outcomes for our children.

Springfield is a popular junior school to the west of the town centre teaching children from age 7 to 11.  This is a three-form entry school with strong community support, a supportive and hardworking staff team as well as friendly and welcoming children.  We deliver an ambitious and rigorous curriculum through CUSP as well as being an OPAL school to develop the quality of outdoor play, achieving the Gold standard.  We were recently graded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (March 2025).  We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to join our friendly school.

 

What will offer you:

•           A happy, friendly, vibrant primary school with motivated and positive learners

•           An inclusive and caring ethos with a supportive staff team.

•           A well-resourced curriculum and clear planning tools

•           Support from teaching staff and subject leaders in lesson planning

•           A wide range of CPD opportunities

•           A supportive Trust who believes in working with its staff to provide the best outcomes for children.

 

 

The successful candidate will:

 

• Have an understanding of working in a primary school setting
• Have an understanding of classroom management working under the direction of the class teacher/SENCO
• Have a positive and self-driven desire to enable all pupils to be successful
• Be able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with teachers
• Demonstrate a good standard of Maths and English knowledge

 

Roll: 354

 

Springfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

For an informal discussion only, please contact Mrs J Viner on (01473) 741300

 

How to apply

Please complete the application form and return it to Admin@springfieldjuniors.net

Completed applications, including covering letter to be returned for the attention of Mrs J Viner.

 

Closing date: 12.00pm, Thursday 6th August 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 11^th August 2026