Thank you for your interest in joining Orwell Multi Academy Trust. We are proud to have a dedicated and dynamic team who make a difference every day to the lives and learning of our children. Every individual plays an important role in delivering the ambition and values of the Trust.

Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, is looking for a Teaching Assistant

• Required: ASAP
• Hours: 28 hours (Term time only)
• Salary: LGS Band 2; point 2 - 3; £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• Closing date: Midday, Friday 12^th December 2025
• Interview date: w/b 15^th December 2025

Are you looking for a career in education? Are you are thinking about becoming a teacher in the future? Then we are the right school for you. Handford Hall welcomes applications from graduates.

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups.

The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community.

The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities supports, fosters and inspires pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.
We are looking for candidates who:

• Possess energy and enthusiasm
• Are innovative and flexible
• Are committed to making a difference to children's lives
• Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities
• Have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions
• Work well in a team and use their own initiative.

We will provide for you:

•  A forward-thinking school which welcomes fresh ideas
• Access to high quality training in preparation for teacher training
• The opportunity to work in a highly successful school
• Significant opportunities for professional development
• Well motivated, happy and friendly children who are proud of their school
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunities for high quality specialist professional development in primary education.

Handford Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Competed application forms to be sent to HR@omat.org.uk  

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, are looking for a SENDCo & Class Teacher

• Location: Grace Cook Primary School
• Trust: Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT)
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours: SENDCo – 2 days per week | Class Teacher – 3 days per week
• Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance (£32,916 - £51,048 + SEN allowance)
• Closing Date: 08 January 2026 at 9am
• Interview Date: TBC
• Start Date: 13^th April 2026

Grace Cook Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and experienced SENDCo and Class Teacher to join our warm, passionate and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving school within Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT)—a collaborative and supportive trust dedicated to excellence in education.

Applications for just the SENDCo role (2 days per week) will be considered.

The Role

SENDCo (2 days per week)

As our SENDCo, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering high-quality provision for pupils with SEND. You will work strategically and operationally to ensure every child receives the tailored support they need to flourish.

You will:

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Identify and assess pupils with additional needs and coordinate effective interventions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and families
• Liaise with external specialists and agencies
• Maintain accurate SEND records, including EHCPs and provision maps
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision
• Be a qualified teacher holding NASENCO or NPQ for SEN (or be working towards it)

You are:

• A reflective, caring and knowledgeable practitioner
• An effective communicator and confident leader
• Committed to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

Class Teacher (3 days per week)

We are seeking an inspiring class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across three days each week. You will bring creativity, commitment and high expectations for all pupils.

You will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Put pupils first in everything you do
• Plan and deliver engaging learning that secures strong outcomes
• Have high expectations of behaviour, progress and achievement
• Bring energy, positivity, resilience and innovation
• Contribute to the continued development and success of our school

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn
• A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team
• A positive, inclusive school ethos
• Opportunities to collaborate with other schools across OMAT
• Excellent CPD and professional growth opportunities
• A nurturing environment with fantastic facilities

If you are passionate about making a difference and excited to join a growing and ambitious school within OMAT, we would love to hear from you.

Completed application forms to be returned to office@gracecook.omat.org.uk

To find out more about the role, please call the school on 01449 833094.

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, are looking for an Assistant Headteacher