KS1 Teaching Assistants/MSA 1:1 - 2 posts

East Harling Primary School and Nursery, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 November 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

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: TA £13.26-£13.47 & MSA £12.65/hr

KS1 Teaching Assistants/MSA 1:1 - 2 posts job summary

Tel: 01953 717221

Email: head@eastharling.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.eastharlingprimary.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss Amanda Yates

NOR: 190 

• Salary – Scale D, £13.26 - £13.47/hr TA and Scale A, £12.65/hr MSA
• Temporary (linked to pupil/SEND funding)
• 2 posts
• Part Time
• 23 hours 45 mins per week (M-F)
• TA - 18 hours 45 mins per week (M-F), Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 5 hours per week (M-F), Term Time only
• Required as soon as possible

Both posts are to provide one to one support for a child in Key Stage One with an EHCP and are therefore temporary in the first instance as they relate directly to the needs of individual children. 

We are looking for individuals with a flexible and forward thinking approach who are committed to enabling every child to thrive and achieve their potential. You should be curious and open to new ways of working to ensure that you are meeting the emotional, social and academic needs of the children that you support. Hours of work, 08:30-12:15 TA plus 12:15-13:15 MSA.

We are keen to hear from applicants who; 

• Have experience of supporting children with complex needs (including children with a neuro-diverse profile)
• Have an enthusiasm for learning and can take the initiative in adapting the curriculum to make it engaging and relevant to the children that you support (working under the direction the class teacher) 
• Have experience of using Makaton and other communication systems to support children who are at the early stages of developing their communication skills 
• Have had recent STEPs training
• Are able to establish trusting and positive relationships with children 
• Have a calm, positive and patient outlook
• Have a real desire to make a difference and to achieve the best for the children that you work with
• Are qualified to a minimum of NVQ 2 or above

In return we can offer; 

• A thriving and happy school community
• Children who are eager and excited to learn
• A team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together 
• Continuing professional development

Further details about the post can be found on the school website -www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk or by emailing the headteacher, Miss Amanda Yates, head@eastharling.norfolk.sch.uk to arrange a time to discuss the post.

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be either be returned by email to – head@eastharling.norfolk.sch.uk or by post to the school, addressed to Miss Yates.

NB - We can only accept applications using this application form.

 

Closing date:  12 November 2025

Interview date:  ASAP after this date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, any successful applicant will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Record check and provide two professional references. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care; any successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

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 East Harling Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: East Harling Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-harling-primary-school-and-nursery

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