EYFS Teaching Assistant / MSA

Frettenham Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7LL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale C, £13.26 per hour

EYFS Teaching Assistant / MSA job summary

Part of the Nebula Federation

Tel: 01603 737405

Email: office@frettenham.norfolk.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mrs A Best-White

Executive Deputy: Mrs J Porter

Head of School: Mr G Longhurst

• Salary – Scale C, £13.26 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• TA - 25 hours per week (M-F), Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 2.5 hours per week (M-F), Term Time only
• Required from September 2026

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support children in a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

You will work closely with the class teacher of a mixed age R/1 class to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and KS1.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children through play-based and adult-led activities
• Observe, record and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for children with SEND or additional needs
• Support the class teacher to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour and social development
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and carers
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Essential Qualities and Skills

• A warm, patient and nurturing approach to working with young children
• A genuine passion for Early Years education and child development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, flexible and positive attitude
• Reliability, professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Desirable (but not essential)

• Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare)
• Previous experience working in an EYFS setting
• Knowledge of supporting children with additional needs

We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A rewarding role supporting children at a vital stage of their development

How to apply

To download an application form, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these can be found on our website.

Completed forms sent to - office@frettenham.norfolk.sch.uk

It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 18 May 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date.

Closing date: 15 May 2026

Interview date: w/c 18 May 2026

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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.

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 Frettenham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 51 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Frettenham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/frettenham-primary-school

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