Join Our Happy, Successful School!

Full Time Classroom Teaching Assistants

Required from January 2026

The job advert for this position will be live soon at : www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

Midday Assistant

Required from January 2026

We are looking for a friendly, caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our welcoming team at Nayland Primary School. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a successful, nurturing primary school, helping our children to have a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience.

You will be someone who:

• Loves working with children and enjoys helping them play and learn together.
• Brings a positive, cheerful attitude to every day.
• Is inquisitive, keen to learn new things, and happy to be part of a team that is always improving.
• Can support children’s social and emotional development through play and kind encouragement.
• Helps ensure lunchtimes run smoothly and safely, both indoors and outdoors.

 

In return, we can offer you:

• A warm and supportive team of colleagues who work closely together.
• A chance to make a real difference to the school community.
• A successful and well-led school where children are polite, curious and eager to learn.
• Ongoing support and training to help you develop in your role.

 

Hours of Work and Salary: Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. 38 weeks per year (Term Time only). Grade 1, point 2 £12.65 per hour.

 

Safer Recruitment

Nayland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

How to apply:

Please email head@nayland.suffolk.sch.uk for an application form.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact head@nayland.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am, 1^st December 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 8^th December 2025