Teaching Assistant Apprentice
- Basis Full time
- Salary Enhanced hourly rate - £10.95 £21,141.60 FTE, £18,265.71 pro rata
- Region Ipswich
- Job category Teaching Assistant
- Closing date 2nd November 2026
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Ipswich Academy.
The position
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Apprentice Teaching Assistant into the team as soon as possible. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as a full-time Teaching Assistant role. It will be on a fixed term contract for 24 months.
What you will offer
The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities. Crucially, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong literacy skills to effectively support our pupils with their reading, writing, and communication development.
What we will offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
Local Government Pension Scheme
A strong commitment to professional development
We strive to be a family friendly employer
Employee counselling service
Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal, on 01473 550040.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.