Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 2

Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 - £13.68 per hour

Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 2 job summary

Tel: 01553 630352

Email:  office@ashwicken.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: www.ashwickenschool.co.uk 

Headteacher: Sophie Dickson

NOR: 101  Age Range: 4-11 years

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour (£25,989-£26,403 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 18 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP

Join Our Inclusive and Supportive School Community as a Teaching and Learning Assistant level 2

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive school team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play an active role in supporting high‑quality learning across the school.

As part of our staff team, you will work closely with class teachers to help create a positive, well‑organised learning environment and support pupils to develop confidence, independence, and strong learning habits. If you are keen to contribute to pupils’ progress and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Experience of working in a school setting is desirable, and an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) would be an advantage, but we welcome applicants with the right attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

We would like you to:

• Support pupils’ learning effectively under the direction of the class teacher
• Demonstrate patience, consistency, and a calm, positive approach
• Contribute to a well‑organised, purposeful learning environment
• Show initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Build constructive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
• Have secure literacy and numeracy skills
• Work well as part of a team and bring a caring, professional attitude

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Support from experienced staff and clear guidance
• Opportunities for professional development, including safeguarding and curriculum training
• A well‑resourced environment to support effective learning
• A role where your contribution will make a meaningful difference to pupils’ progress and wellbeing

Salary & Benefits

• Scale D, £25,989 (£13.4708 per hour) per hour  
• Full induction and training provided
• Post to commence as soon as possible

Visits are warmly welcomed — please contact us on 01553 630352 to arrange a suitable time

This post is subject to successful probation period 

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download a copy of our application form, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@ashwicken.norfolk.sch.uk 

CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application. 

We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 4 May 2026

Interview date: TBC

Ashwicken C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to prove their identity, qualifications, and enhanced DBS credentials before taking up the post.

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.

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 Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashwicken-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

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