Full job descriptionOpus Teach is a supply agency based in Ipswich, which is wholly owned by Suffolk County Council. We are currently recruiting for two Teaching Assistant’s to work within a Bury St Edmunds based primary school.

This school is a mainstream school, however some of the children that attend this school have SEN.

We are looking for a reliable and professional Teaching Assistants who are ready to make a real difference in supporting pupils.

This is a temporary position with a September 2026 start date and due to end in July 2027. The school are looking to meet with suitable candidates in June/July.

Working days: Monday-Friday.

You will need:
*A keen interest in working with children and a passion for the education industry
*Successful previous teaching or classroom experience - Advantageous but not essential
*An up-to-date enhanced DBS (if you do not have one but are still interested, please get in touch)
*Suitable professional references from previous employment
In return we offer:
*A friendly, welcoming, and supportive school
*A friendly and professional service offering quality, flexibility, and variety
*An easy-to-use real-time system to enable full control over bookings, your profile, and availability calendar
*A team of dedicated account managers on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placement
*Opportunities to opt-in for pension scheme
*Opportunity to help make a difference- we do not earn commission from placing you and reinvest back into teachers, schools, and education.
Working as a Teaching Assistant is a great opportunity to kick start your career in education by assisting with different age groups, different schools, or even a particular year group.
Opus Teach work with all types of educational professionals to help them gain short and long-term employment in school settings.