Teaching and Learning Assistant – level 1

Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4QZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.70 per hour

Teaching and Learning Assistant – level 1 job summary

Part of the Windmill Primary Federation

Tel: 01945 880405

Email:  office@tilneystlawrenceprimary.co.uk 

Website: https://www.windmillfederation.org.uk 

Headteacher: Emma Hunt

• Salary – Scale C4, £13.70 per hour (£26,427 FTE) 
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 28 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment?

Tilney St Lawrence CP School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 1 to join our friendly and hardworking team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, has a nurturing approach, and is committed to supporting pupils' learning and well-being.

About the Role:

As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to help them access the curriculum.
• Provide additional support to pupils with specific educational needs.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with general classroom organisation and administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Is patient, flexible, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Ideally has experience in a school setting (though not essential – training will be provided).

We offer:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced and engaging learning environment.
• Supportive leadership and dedicated colleagues.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Emma Hunt via the school office above. 

Join us in making a real difference in children's lives every day!

We look forward to welcoming your application.

How to apply:

A job description is available from ‘Attachments.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, please contact Mrs Thorpe at Tilney St Lawrence School on 01945 880405 or - office@tilneystlawrenceprimary.co.uk for an application form.  

Completed forms should be returned to - office@tilneystlawrenceprimary.co.uk

Closing date:  28 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  w/c 1 October 2026

Tilney St Lawrence CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

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 Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 76 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tilney-st-lawrence-community-primary-school

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