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Teaching Assistant

£25,185 per annum, pro rata (£13.05 per hour) 

Three days per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Hours: 8.45am to 5.30pm two days a week and 8.45am to 3.15pm one day a week.  Additional hours may be available 

Permanent.  Required as soon as possible 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant who has a passion for supporting children to thrive and be the best they can be. 

At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, we are proud of our school community where we celebrate respect and compassion as we strive to be more like Jesus. 

You must be: 

• Enthusiastic
• Reliable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team
• Dedicated to supporting children to be the best they can be
• Able to support children with special education needs
• Committed to continual professional development
• Able to run our enrichment wraparound care twice a week (Mondays and Tuesdays)

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work predominately in Upper Key Stage 2, but also across the whole school as required.  The role will involve whole class responsibilities, including regular cover for teachers’ non-contact time (PPA). 

The school offers: 

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning
• Dedicated staff
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Christian values at the heart of everything we do
• An excellent relationship with families

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Dumolo, Headteacher, on 01728 860201. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. 

Completed support staff application forms should be returned to Gillian Seccombe at admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL  We do not accept CVs.  

Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 16 January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2026

Teaching Assistant Job Description 

Forest School Lead

 £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£15.56 per hour) 

8.5 hours per week – one day per week, 38 weeks per year (term time) 

Permanent.  Required as soon as possible 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Forest School Lead, one day a week, who has a passion for supporting children to thrive and be the best they can be.

At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, we are proud of our school community where we celebrate respect and compassion as we strive to be more like Jesus. 

You must be: 

• Enthusiastic
• Reliable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team
• Dedicated to supporting children to be the best they can be
• Able to support children with special education needs
• Committed to continual professional development
• Able to promote the principles of Forest School
• To lead in all aspects of the running of our Forest School

We are seeking to appoint a Forest School Lead to work across the school.  The role will include delivering Forest School to two year groups each term and one After School Club. 

The school offers: 

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning
• Dedicated staff
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Christian values at the heart of everything we do
• An excellent relationship with families

We are willing to consider someone who does not have the Forest School qualification but would be willing to complete it whilst working at Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School.

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Dumolo, Headteacher, on 01728 860201. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.  

Completed support staff application forms should be returned to Gillian Seccombe at admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL  We do not accept CVs. 

Closing date: 4.00pm, Monday 2 February 2026

Interview date: Friday 6 February 2026

Forest School Lead Job Description

Custodian/Caretaker

 We are seeking to appoint a Custodian/Caretaker on a casual contract.

The role will include the following duties: 

• Health and Safety weekly/monthly checks;
• Daily filling up;
• Securing the school building;
• Maintaining the safety of the school building and grounds;
• Refuse management; and
• Minor repair works. 

In addition to the above, duties will include anything which is deemed appropriate by the Headteacher and fits within the job description. 

This role requires someone for a maximum of ten hours a week during term time only.  The hours are flexible and can be worked between 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with agreement with the Headteacher. 

If you would like to find out more about this vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office on 01728 860201. 

Grade 2 (Point 2): £5,405.43 per annum (£12.65 per hour)

Starting: As soon as possible

To apply for the position, please complete the support staff application form below, referencing the job description and person specification, and return to admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk.  

Custodian Job Description

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