Teaching Assistant
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6PJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,705 - £12,298 per annum pro rata
Teaching Assistant job summary
Part of Sapientia Education Trust
- Salary: £11,705 - £12,298 per annum pro rata (SCP4-SCP6)
- Permanent
- Part time
- 20 hours per week (M-F)
- Term time + 1 week
- Start date: As soon as possible
We are very excited to announce that Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School are looking for a Teaching Assistant. The role will be in Year 2 initially with a particular focus on supporting a child with complex needs and working closely with other members of the class staff team. Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2023. Children and staff thrive at Ghost Hill. We pride ourselves on knowing children and staff very well, so all learning and support is tailored to meet need, and opportunities are given for everyone to flourish. Our children are amazing and are very keen to learn.
Ghost Hill is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
Ofsted said….
Staff appreciate how leaders care for them.
Pupils are safe because their teachers care passionately about their well-being and always act in pupils’ best interests.
Pupils bring an infectious enthusiasm to their learning.
Pupils know it is important to treat others with kindness.
Leaders have established a highly inclusive ethos
Parents overwhelmingly endorse the outstanding education the school provides for their children
Our School is focused on creating a nurturing environment, developing our children to reach their full potential by not only empowering them but by taking the lead on their learning and providing an enthused approach to our teaching. This is driven by our Character Education curriculum.
We are part of a wonderful community and have a fantastic partnership with our parents who support the school in so many ways, working together to provide our children with the very best possible opportunities and outcomes. We also work closely with the local care home and the church.
Working hours: 9am -1pm, Monday - Friday (20 hours per week)
THE ROLE
The main purpose of the role is to work within a class and year group team providing support for children who need close supervision and nurture. This will also include supporting teaching and learning and providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher. The role will also cover supporting children throughout their lunch break.
We are ideally looking for someone who has some experience of being a Teaching Assistant and who has a good knowledge of working with children with SEND.
The successful candidates will:
- Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development.
- Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour.
- Be personable and a team player.
- Have experience of working with children with SEND.
- Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour.
- Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site.
How to Apply:
A Job description is available from Attachments.
Click Apply for job and you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply.
Closing date: 2nd January 2026
Interview date: 14th January 2026, AM
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2025’, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
We expect all staff to keep up to date with relevant training and to ask questions if unsure about anything.
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
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2021, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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 Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School website
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School is focussed on creating a nurturing environment, developing our children to reach their full potential by not only empowering them but by taking the lead on their learning and provide an enthused approach to our teaching. We have a well-resourced library area for all reading levels, a creative curriculum based on whole school topics and we offer a wide range of school activities that vary from tennis to martial arts.
We are part of a wonderful community and have an fantastic partnership with parents who volunteer in a charity formed to raise funds for the school through organisation or events which has provided the school with new technology, an exceptional playground area and new equipment and books.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Acle Church of England Primary Academy
Fletcher Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RQ
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed