Teaching Assistant
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6SZ20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP pending pre recruitment checks
Closing date
3 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,293.00 - £17,842.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on FTE (full time equivalent) of £24,796
Teaching Assistant job summary
Come and be part of our brilliant support staff community!
We strive every day to create an education that sees the young people of Cliff Park Primary and the community beyond get the very best, not just in an academic sense but also in developing the skill set, confidence, attitudes and aspirations that will provide the catalyst for sustained success throughout their lives. Our motto ‘Anchored in Excellence’ reflects our commitment to provide challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for all children, to help them develop into successful, happy and healthy young people.
In order to support this aim we are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team who are dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities to our students. The role is offered working 30 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (39 working weeks) for a fixed term until 31 August 2026.
Pupils and staff are at the heart of Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy and we are committed to providing all with a vast range of opportunities. We are a vibrant, forward thinking staff team, who share the highest expectations for our pupils and are committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. Joining the academy, all members of staff have access to staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect the best from our staff, and in return we offer a fantastic place to work and the chance to make a difference.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of back-ground. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged chil-dren - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional de-velopment programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As our Teaching Assistant, in liaison with the class teacher, you will work with children to target identified learning needs, providing practical support in the classroom supporting our children to achieve their potential.
You will have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child and be able to relate to children and adults within the learning environment and be versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support children of all ages.
Your application should include a section explaining your interest in this post and why your qualifications, professional experience and knowledge, professional expertise and personal attributes are relevant to this appointment.
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 3 December 2025, we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All the academy policies can be found here: https://ocppa.co.uk/key-info/policies
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 Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 485 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy website
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