Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Caister Junior School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15.06 - £16.07 per hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Caister Primary Federation

Caister Junior School

Caister Infant School

Part of the City2CoastPrimary Federation

Executive Head: Gemma Smith

Tel: 014493 378300

Email:  business@cpfed.org

Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/

• Salary - Scale F, £15.06-£16.07per hour (£29,064-£31,022 FTE)
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required from September 2026

Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. 

We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support groups of pupils across both our schools within class & intervention groups. Your responsibilities will include working collaboratively with the teaching team to support planning and managing resources and raising standards in learning. 

This is a superb opportunity to join a federation which is thriving and forward looking. It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at these schools where the curriculum is lively, exciting, and challenging. We are looking for a candidate with some primary teaching experience who shares our vision of high standards of learning within a creative and nurturing environment. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is hoping to progress to a career in teaching.

This post would suit someone who really wants to make a difference in the classroom.

We would welcome applications from an individual who:

• can use their own initiative.
• communicates with skill, confidence and authenticity, with children and adults alike.
• has a contagious enthusiasm for learning and has practice that engages children by stimulating their imagination and curiosity
• is highly resilient and shows a proactive, solution-focussed approach to personal and professional development.
• can act effectively as part of a team.
• brings a strong work ethic, proven teamwork and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community.
• is committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions.
• has good interpersonal and organisational skill

Our federation offers:

• Supportive, effective and friendly staff
• Confident, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community
• A large and supportive team – with the opportunity to work within small and large schools 

Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with our Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge (email: gcambridge@cpfed.org), and should complete their application by the deadline.

How to apply:

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

Completed applications should be returned to Andrea Dix - business@cpfed.org

Applications must be the applicant’s own work; the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools at any stage of the application process is strictly prohibited.

Closing date:     12 June 2026, 12noon 

Interview date:    TBA

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.  

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.

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.

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 Caister Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 332 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caister Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caister-junior-school

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