Teaching Assistant – Intimate Care

Company: Westbourne Academy
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Intimate Care

  • Duration: Term time (39 weeks per year), 28.33 hours per week.
  • Salary: £16,585 to £17,115 per annum.
  • Contract: Permanent, commencing as soon as possible.
  • Location: Westbourne Academy, Academy Transformation Trust.

Responsibilities

Support students with personal care and encourage independence and self‑reliance. Establish supportive relationships, raise student self‑esteem and foster a positive attitude to learning. Work alongside teaching and pastoral teams to provide additional support within a secondary academy setting.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Previous experience in an educational setting desirable but not essential.
  • Self‑motivated with passion for supporting teaching and learning.

Benefits

  • Continuous personal development programmes.
  • Pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounts on major high‑street brands.
  • Flexible working arrangements available.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome all applications.

Application Details

Closing date: 09.00 am, Monday 13 July 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026