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Teaching Assistant

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025

Grade 3 – £24,404 FTE (Actual salary £18,081)

To start June 2025

Term Time only

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team to support students with their learning and behaviour needs. The position involves working with individual students and small groups of students across all curriculum areas.

Hours to be worked will be between 8.30am – 3.30pm.  Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable.

You should:

  • Have a minimum of grade C / 5 for English and Maths
  • Have excellent communication skills and use these to build strong relationships with students
  • Be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team
  • Have good inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense
  • Use your skills to support students in fulfilling their academic potential
  • Have a calm and patient approach
  • Have the ability to interpret instructions from teachers and deliver these to students you are working with.

 In return we can offer you

  • a competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free on-site gym facility

Holbrook Academy is a popular secondary school to the south of Ipswich, easily accessible from the A12 and A14.  The school is now part of the East Anglian Schools Trust with schools in Woodbridge, Kesgrave and Bungay. The Trust provides opportunities for staff to network with colleagues and a chance of progression as vacancies arise.

Full details together with a link to the application pack are available on MyNewTerm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts. 

Examination Invigilators

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025

Required immediately to assist the Examination Officer in the running and supervision of internal and external examinations.

Hours will be offered on an ad hoc basis, primarily in November, February/March, May and June. Ideally, applicants should be available for at least 5 morning or afternoon sessions a week. Sessions are potentially 8.30am-12.15pm and 1pm-4.45pm.

The successful candidates will:

  • have experience in basic administration
  • be reliable and punctual
  • demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • work well as a team as well has have the initiative and confidence to work on their own
  • possess good communication skills
  • be able to follow instructions and work within a strict set of regulations
  • work with calmness and flexibility.

Full training will be given.

Pay – £11.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)

If you think you have the necessary qualities, please contact Sarah Beazley for an application form – sarah.beazley@holbrookacademy.org