Nursery or KS1 Teaching Assistant

North Denes Primary School and Nursery, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4HF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: D6, £13.47 per hour

Nursery or KS1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Tel: 01493 842063

Email: finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://northdenesprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Bland

• Salary: D6, £13.47 per hour
• Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027
• 37 hours per week (Nursery)
• 32.5 hours per week (TA KS1)
• Term time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team, working within our Nursery or Key Stage 1 classes.

At North Denes Primary School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.

The role will include:

• Supporting children in Nursery or KS1 with their learning and development.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons and activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to promote progress and achievement.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young children, ideally in an educational setting.
• Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare (required for Nursery role), Early Years, or Supporting Teaching and Learning.

We can offer:

• Friendly and welcoming pupils.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive school community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be returned to - finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 3 July 2026, 3pm

Interview date: TBC

North Denes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 North Denes Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 395 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Denes Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-denes-primary-school-and-nursery

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