Teaching Assistant 1:1

Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1RW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.92-£14.14 per hour

Teaching Assistant 1:1 job summary

Part of the Carleton Rode and Forncett St Peter CEVA Primary Federation

Tel: 01953 789384

Email: office@carletonrode-primary.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.carletonrode-primary.norfolk.sch.uk 

• Salary – Scale D, £13.92-£14.14 per hour
• Fixed Term (specific child)
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required as soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children's lives? Do you have the patience, enthusiasm and commitment to help every child achieve success? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Carleton Rode Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing village school at the heart of its community. We are looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This fixed-term position will involve providing tailored support for a Key Stage 2 pupil, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and thrive both academically and socially.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced and committed staff in a school where relationships, inclusion and high expectations are at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Has knowledge of, or experience in, using de-escalation strategies to support children effectively.
• Demonstrates strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Is positive, flexible and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour.
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Is committed to helping all children feel happy, safe and successful.

Personal Qualities

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Creativity and initiative when supporting learning and creating resources.
• The ability to adapt support and activities to meet individual needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, solution-focused approach to working with colleagues and parents.
• Patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

What We Can Offer

• Friendly, welcoming children who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• A positive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm, 30 hours per week.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role within a caring and supportive school community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For more information, please contact the school on 01953 789384 where you can speak to the Executive Headteacher, Executive Deputy Headteacher or SENCO.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Completed forms should be returned to – office@carletonrode-primary.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date:        9 October 2026

Interview date:     16 October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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.

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 Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 59 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carleton-rode-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

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