EYFS Teaching Assistant - 2 posts

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0AD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.92 per hour

EYFS Teaching Assistant - 2 posts job summary

Tel: 01263 513296

Email: office@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk

                                                     

• Salary: Scale D £13.92 per hour
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• Post 1, 29 hrs/wk
• Post 2, 15 hrs/wk
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

 

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistants to start as soon as possible to support and work flexibly across two of our EYFS classes. One post is full school days; the alternative post is every morning. We are looking for candidates who: 

• Have experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting. 
• Is keen to support the teacher in delivering learning both inside and outsde of the classroom.  
• Is willing to support small groups with phonics, guided reading and maths. 
• Is interested in deliving speech intervention programmes as directed by the SENDCO. 
• Is flexible in supporting other children in the class with small group or whole class work aswell as 1-1 as required. 
• Is able to support behaviour and wellbeing of children aswell as promoting educational outcomes. 
• Recognises the importance of quality interactions with children and can model these 
• Has an interest in supporting SEN children to be able to access the Early Years Curriculum
• Can support with classroom organisiation and administrative tasks 
• Is keen to develop their experience through training 
• Is able to communicate effectively to all members of the school team and collaborate well with others. 
• Is calm, patient and committed to doing their best for children. 
• Is keen to promote the school’s commitment to Nurture 

We can offer: 

• Appropriate training to support the role 
• A team approach to planning and provision with experienced practitioners 
• Supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated and talented staff 
• Delightful children, who are well motivate and want to learn 
• Friendly and supportive parents and Governors 

These posts are initially a temporary contract from appointment until 31 August 2027.  

Working hours for the posts are Post 1 - 29 hours each week 09:00-15:15 daily. Post 2 - 15 hours each week 09:00-12:00 noon.

Visits to see our lovely school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting - office@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk

 

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed applications should be returned via email to - office@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk

You will be contacted by telephone or email if you are selected for interview. 

Closing date: 07 October 2026, 9am    

Interview date: TBC

 

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to the post includes obtaining two satisfactory references prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from DBS.

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 Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffield-park-infant-and-nursery-school-cromer

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School educates children from Cromer and the surrounding areas. We are a two form entry school which hosts a Specialist Resource Base for children with Speech. Language and Communication Needs. Our crab logo defines the confidence, resilience, ambition and brilliance we foster in our children.

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