Teaching and Learning Support Assistant (KS1)

Blofield Primary School, Blofield, Norfolk, NR13 4PL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from October 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  11 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: £13.69 - £14.13 per hour

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant (KS1) job summary

Tel: 01603 713386   

Email: head@blofield.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.blofieldprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs V Buxton

• Salary – Scale C or D £13.69 - £14.13 per hour 
• Fixed term to 31 August 2027 
• Part-time
• 11.25 hours per week Monday – Friday 1.15 pm – 3.30 pm 
• Term Time plus 1 week  
• Required from October 2026 or earlier

Blofield Primary School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where every child is valued, listened to and supported to thrive. Rooted in our core values of Kindness, Resilience and Aspiration, we are dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals with the confidence, character and skills needed for a happy and successful life. 

Our staff team is welcoming, friendly and highly committed. We genuinely care about every child and challenge them to become the very best versions of themselves. 

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working person to join our thriving school from October 2026. The role is within KS1, with possible KS2 support. 

Blofield Primary School is a one-form entry school located on the outskirts of Norwich. In April 2025, we moved into a brand-new, purpose-built site designed to support high-quality teaching and learning, with capacity for 420 pupils. 

We are proud of our exceptional facilities, including: 

• A dedicated cookery and practical learning room 
• A well-stocked library 
• Extensive sports facilities, including a separate studio hall 
• A specialist music teaching space 
• A developing Forest School site 

Our knowledge-rich, inclusive curriculum is enhanced through whole-school topic days, specialist music and PE provision, and a wide range of creative learning opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and ambition. 

If our passion for learning and commitment to every child’s success resonate with you, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is positive with a sense of humour 
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children based on mutual respect and understanding 
• Has consistently high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development 
• Has experience of supporting children and assisting teachers with the implication of support plans, including EHCPs 
• Has a knowledge of teaching phonics and early reading 
• Is able to support the teacher in managing children’s behaviour in line with the school’s ethos and culture – connection over correction 
• Is enthusiastic about being part of the wider life of the school 
• Is hardworking, flexible and an effective communicator 
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to continuous personal growth  

We can offer you: 

• A warm, caring and highly supportive team, governing body and PTA 
• Children who are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to succeed 
• A fantastic learning environment in a brand-new building  
• A rich, relevant and engaging curriculum which continues to evolve 
• A strong ethos of reflection, innovation and professional learning 

We strongly recommend visits to the school. Should you wish to make an appointment, please contact the school office on office@blofield.norfolk.sch.uk or on 01603 713386 

For an informal discussion please contact our Headteacher, Vicky Buxton on 01603 713386 or email head@blofield.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

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

To download an or a copy of our application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job button. Completed forms should be returned via email to office@blofield.norfolk.sch.uk  

We may interview upon receipt of suitable applications, so early return is recommended.  

Closing date: 28 September 2026, 9am   

Interview date: TBA   

Blofield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. 

Online searches will be carried out as part of our recruitment process. 

This post comes 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. References with specific safeguarding questions will be followed up. 

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Blofield Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blofield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blofield-primary-school

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