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Teaching Assistant

The Free School Norwich, Norwich, NR1 3NX

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours per week 8.15am to 3.45pm - Monday to Friday term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 3 to 7
• Hourly rate: £13.28 to £14.14 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a positive, confident and hardworking Teaching Assistant who has a genuine desire to see all young children access inclusive learning and reach their potential. The successful candidate will be flexible, resilient and committed to the role.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• a friendly and welcoming team
• supportive and skilled Senior Leaders and Trustees
• a wide range of expertise and experience
• opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others through collaboration
• a commitment to your continuing professional development 
• wellbeing and mental health support 

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Person Specification.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Job Description.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

TA part time Advert.pdf - 255 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Free School Norwich

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 180 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Free School Norwich website
• Email address: finance@freeschoolnorwich.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-free-school-norwich

The Free School Norwich is a popular and highly successful co-educational primary school for children aged 4 - 11 years old. We welcome children of all abilities, faiths and social backgrounds. Situated in the centre of Norwich in a beautiful Georgian house, we offer a unique educational experience with a truly broad and balanced curriculum. Our school has garnered positive feedback for its inclusive environment and strong pastoral care.

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