Recruitment
At Oxlip Learning Partnership we value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
We believe that staff wellbeing is at the heart of effective and efficient teachers, leaders and support staff, creating an environment in which they and our children can thrive and learn.
Please find our latest vacancies listed below. If nothing is shown, then we do not currently have any openings available.
Teaching Assistant
Location:
Britannia Primary and Nursery School
Job Type:
Part time
Salary:
£17,205
Hours:
31.25
Interview Date:
Closing Date:
09/01/26
Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term until 31/12/2026
Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Address: Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP4 5HE
Salary: £17,205 per annum
Hours: 31.25 hours per week / 38 weeks per year. Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 2.15pm.
You will be required to supervise 30 minutes each day over the lunchtime period which is included in these hours.
Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant with good communication and written language skills to support the learning of children across the school.
You will work with a team of class teachers and other Teaching Assistants to ensure all children are able to make the most of their learning opportunities, being flexible and creative while building on children’s interests.
This post would suit applicants who have experience in an educational setting however, this is not essential.
It is essential the successful applicant to have a level 2 or above in appropriate qualification in Early Years and a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
For Information on approved qualifications, please see
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards
We offer: -
- A large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment
- The opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- *Access to various professional development opportunities
- *We have supportive staff, parents and governors
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.
In return you will join a friendly, committed professional team all working together to give the pupils at Britannia Primary School and Nursery the best opportunity to develop and grow.
We also offer a friendly environment to work in, holiday pay is built into your annual salary, and you will have entitlement to join the Local Government Pension scheme.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.
As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records,
online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.
For further information and discussion regarding the post contact: Jo Masters, 01473 728566, [email protected]
Application packs are available from the Trust website: www.oxlip.uk or by phoning the school office on 01473 728566. CVs are not accepted.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 9th January 2026, 9am
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC