Teaching Assistant - for SEND C&I Unit
Salary Range: Grade 2/3
Working Hours: Term time
From: 01/01/2026
Job Title: Teaching Assistant for Speech and Language
Location: Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden, Suffolk
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is a small, nurturing school situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. We are a close-knit community with a strong Christian ethos, dedicated to providing an inspiring, inclusive, and enriching education for every child. Our committed team of staff is passionate about developing young people who are not only academically successful but also kind, curious, and compassionate.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Communication & Interaction unit. The Team within the unit will support children with speech, language and communication needs. The unit is situated on the Elveden school site and is part of the school community. The children within the unit will benefit from an enriched and needs- specific learning environment but will also spend time learning within Elveden’s mainstream setting. This small-scale approach gives our pupils with speech, language and communication needs a real opportunity to thrive and achieve their potential.
We are seeking a committed and vibrant teaching assistant who has a passion for supporting pupils with Speech & Language difficulties. They should be able to support the teacher with specific SLCN provision so that it can be achieved alongside a child-centred EYFS/KS1 curriculum. We require the teaching assistant to hold a level 2 childcare qualification (or equivalent), but level 3 is desired.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll and will be growing to 123 with an exciting expansion in progress. Within the unit the pupils on roll will be 18.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time term-time, permanent EYFS/KS1 teaching assistant, from January 2026. Experience of teaching pupils with Speech and language needs is desirable, but not essential. However, the ability to adapt learning and use initiative is essential , as is a good knowledge of SEND provision and the importance of inclusion. Early excellence knowledge would also be beneficial. A keen interest in continuous provision, forest Schools and play based learning is also something we would like to find in the ideal candidate.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and are excited to join our vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application form by email FAO Cat Bond (CFOO) office@elvedenacademy.co.uk or by post to:
Elveden C of E Primary Academy
Elveden, Suffolk
IP24 3TN
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an enhanced disclosure check.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Closing date for applications: 24/10/2025 12 noon
Shortlisting: w/c 03/11/2025
Interviews: w/c 17/11/2025