Teaching Assistant

• Debenham High School 

• Address: Debenham, Suffolk IP14 6BL

• Salary: £5,285 per annum (£25,614 - £26,016 pro rata FTE)

• Hours: Part time, 5 afternoons per week (1.55pm – 3.45pm), 38 weeks (term time only). Job shares will be considered.

• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, with the potential for a permanent appointment subject to future student support requirements. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 5566

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong and dedicated team who make a significant contribution to the success of young people in our school. Our team of teaching assistants, led by our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, work alongside teachers to support students within and outside the classroom.

Teaching Assistants provide support to the teacher and through this to pupils and to the teaching of the curriculum. You will work under the direction of the Teacher, whether with the whole class, a small group, or an individual pupil, to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.

You will be a well organised good communicator with good teamwork skills. You will be competent in literacy and numeracy and be able to adapt according to the needs of the students and situations you will be working with.

Debenham High School is a high achieving Church of England secondary academy, with approximately 714 students aged 11-16, and serves a catchment area north-west of Ipswich in rural Suffolk. The school is a founder school of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust, which comprises three successful Church of England schools, all based in the heart of Suffolk. 

Debenham High School is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, providing a bespoke CPD programme, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a staff benefits scheme.

To find out more

For an informal discussion only, please contact Dr Amy Healy, SENCo on 01728 860213.

Alternatively, for further information please visit our website.

How to apply

Please download and complete the support staff Application Form (word).

Completed applications should be sent via email to: [email protected].

Please note that CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 16 October 2026

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all posts at Debenham High School.