KS1 Teaching Assistant 1:1

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,164 actual pa

KS1 Teaching Assistant 1:1 job summary

Tel: 01953 603061

Email: office@browickroad.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.browickroadprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Helen Laflin

NOR: 263  Age Range: 2-11 years

• Salary – Scale D, £17,164 actual pa (£25,583-£25,989 FTE)
• Temporary until 31 August 2026
• Part Time
• 29.75 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required for 23 March 2026 or sooner if possible

Additional hours on a Thursday and Friday includes lunchtime supervision for two pupils.

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School is a happy, lively and thriving school where children develop and learn confidently in a stable and nurturing environment. Due to the relocation of a member of our staff, we are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our fantastic school team. You will primarily be working 1:1, providing tailored support to help them thrive academically and emotionally. 

You may be a graduate wanting to gain experience for a career in teaching, an experienced teaching assistant or someone with limited experience who is passionate to work in schools.

The successful candidate will ensure that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. We are committed to delivering a creative curriculum, planning for child-initiated learning. 

We are looking for someone who:

Essential

• Has strong organisational skills and is able to manage time and tasks effectively.
• Demonstrates a high standard of written and verbal communication.
• Holds high aspirations for the children in their care and supports them to make progress, celebrating every step forward.
• Enjoys working as part of a team, while also being confident working independently.
• Maintains high expectations of themselves and others.
• Brings a calm, positive and patient approach to their work with children and colleagues.
• Understands and values child initiated learning.
• Can use their initiative, respond flexibly and “think on their feet.”
• Has a proactive, “muck in” and “can do” attitude.
• Approaches their role with positivity and a good sense of humour.
• Is committed to providing a happy, safe and stimulating environment for all children.
• Is fully committed to the school’s strong safeguarding culture and follows safeguarding procedures consistently.
• Is enthusiastic about outdoor learning in all weathers, as part of our forest school ethos.
• Is comfortable working alongside our school dog, Ted, who is a much loved member of the team.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with ASD.
• Experience of supporting children with diabetes.

Visits to the school are encouraged. For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Miss Paula Bilverstone, School Administrator, via email on - office@browickroad.norfolk.sch.uk or by telephone on 01953 603061.

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be returned to - office@browickroad.norfolk.sch.uk  

We may interview before this date, so early applications are welcomed. 

Closing date: 13 March 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  TBA 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect 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.

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 Browick Road Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Browick Road Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/browick-road-primary-and-nursery-school

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