Classroom Assistant

Hemblington Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,329.00 Annually (Actual)

Classroom Assistant job summary

Classroom Assistant

Scale C 4 (£13.05 per hour)

Temporary role

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.15 pm - Term time only

Hemblington Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Classroom Assistant.

Do you have a passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and caring Classroom Assistant to join our friendly team.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning and social development. You will help them to access the curriculum, develop independence, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing support in class, following guidance from the class teacher and SENDCo

• Assisting with individualised learning activities and differentiated tasks

• Supporting social and emotional wellbeing

• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence skills

• Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Preferably has experience of working with Lower Key Stage 2 children (ideally in a school or SEND setting)

• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education

• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Is flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team.

In return, we offer a welcoming school community, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for training and professional development.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and would like to help a child thrive at school, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the academy can be found on our website:

https://www.hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk/

Please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk if you have any queries.

Please press the ‘Apply now’ button to apply for this vacancy.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 9 am

Interview date: To be confirmed

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations; therefore, successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hemblington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hemblington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hemblington-primary-school

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