Teaching Assistant

Southery Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 to £25,989
• Actual salary: £17,424 to £17,700

What skills and experience we're looking for

Southery Academy is proud of its welcoming environment, combining a beautiful Victorian building with modern facilities to deliver an excellent curriculum. Guided by our values of Care, Consideration, and Courtesy, we foster a family atmosphere where every child feels supported and confident to achieve their potential.

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

• English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent.
• Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding regulations
• Effective use of ICT for learning

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, professional and supportive team.
• Annual flu vaccination vouchers, sight test vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, and a generous employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A leadership team who listen and value staff feedback.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.

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.

Please review the full job description and person specification and complete the application to show how you meet the essential requirements. We’d also like to hear about your relevant experience, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to conduct interviews ahead of schedule should we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet the required standards.

Interview date: 18 December 2025

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Southery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 83 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southery Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01553603017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southery-academy

Southery Academy is a small rural primary school in Norfolk. Our maximum capacity is currently 96 students and we have 4 classes. We are well established in the community with most students living in the village. We now offer wraparound care between 7.35am and 5.30pm, as well as being part of the government's free breakfast provision for all students.

Arranging a visit to Southery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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