Teaching Assistant

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

Tel: 01953 860380 Email: l.friston@setrust.co.uk

Salary: £18,395- £19,322 actual pa (£26,016 - £26,847 FTE) Permanent Part Time 30.42 hours per week Term Time + 1 week Required ASAP

Old Buckenham Primary School is a much-loved one-form entry rural community school in the heart of Norfolk. We serve children from Reception through to Year 6, focusing on nurturing the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, physically, creatively, and morally. Our motto, “Inspiring learning for life”, underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community links, supportive staff, and the inclusive, caring environment we offer to all. all.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, while working closely with families Working under the direction of the Head of School (Inclusion Leader), you will help ensure that every child is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude, an excellent communicator, a colleague who is flexible and welcomes the fact that two days are never the same and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential. Above all, you will be a positive role model who is patient, calm, confident and consistent, with the ability to encourage, motivate and inspire pupils to succeed. Why Join Us? Be part of a small, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose Take on a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real difference Work in beautiful rural surroundings, with engaged children and a committed school community If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be a central part of a thriving primary school, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat about this role, please contact Helen Mitchell 01953 860380.

How to apply:

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form. Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Closing Date: 16 November 2026, 9am

Interview Date: TBC

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.