Teaching Assistant
Norwich Road Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT26 days remaining to apply
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 1am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,733 to £19,027 actual pa
Teaching Assistant job summary
Part of the Eastern Multi Academy Trust
Email: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
Website: www.eastern-mat.co.uk
Principal – Mrs Julia Miles
- Salary - Grade C - £17,733 to £19,027 actual pa (£24,796 to £25,185 FTE)
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 32.5 hours per week
- Term time + 1 week
Our Story
At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.
Norwich Road Academy is a thriving, larger-than-average primary school located in the heart of Thetford, Norfolk. We offer Nursery provision through to Year 6, with excellent facilities including a large sports field, outdoor learning areas, and a dedicated library. We promote strong values, high aspirations, and a supportive learning environment where children are proud of who they are and where they come from. We welcome you to visit and discover what makes our academy a special place to learn and grow.
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
- A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
- High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
- A highly trained team to support learning.
- Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
- Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
- Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.
About You
- Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths of grade A*- C (or equivalent)
- Primary School experience and experience of delivering class-based interventions preferable.
- Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection
- A positive role model, who is able to make positive relationships with children.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.
We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.
We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.
How to apply
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Interview date: TBA
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Norwich Road Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 309 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Norwich Road Academy website
School location
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