Teaching Assistant

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust and the Hope Federation

Tel: 01362 668350 Email: head@hopefederation.dneat.org

Salary - Support Staff Scale 5 & 3, MS - £1,156, TA - £6,729 actual pa (£26,427 & £25,614 FTE) Permanent Part Time (2 days per week) MS – 2 hours per week TA - 11 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week Required for 3 December 2026

The role of a Teaching Assistant is to support teaching and learning by working closely with teachers to provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment in which all pupils can thrive. The role involves supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development, helping to deliver engaging learning activities, and encouraging positive behaviour and independence. The Teaching Assistant will work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff to meet the diverse needs of pupils and contribute to the smooth running of the classroom and wider school. We are looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic, patient, and proactive , with a genuine passion for helping children learn, develop, and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will communicate clearly and positively with pupils and colleagues, provide effective support to individuals and small groups, and adapt their approach to meet a range of learning needs. They will demonstrate a calm and consistent approach to behaviour management, use initiative when responding to challenges, and help create a classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged. Above all, they will embody our Christian-rooted values, promote our culture of high aspiration, and reflect the love, compassion, and kindness demonstrated in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. They will be committed to the school’s vision and values, ensuring that every child is treated with dignity, respect, and care, and is supported to flourish both academically and personally. Working Hours The successful candidate will work Teaching Assistant - Thursday and Friday, 08:30- 12:00 & 13:30-15:30 Midday Supervisor – Thursday and Friday, 12:00-13:00 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher at 01485 528230.

How to apply

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries. Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date: 4 November 2026, 12noon Interview date: 9 November 2026

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.