Teaching Assistant
Beeston Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NQ26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 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
- £16,540.00 - £16,830.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Beeston Primary Academy
27.5 hours per week
Term time plus 1 week
Salary - MRS Scale D Point 6-7 actual salary £16,540 - £16,830 - effective date 01/04/2026 (Full time annual salary £25,989 - £26,403 FTE)
At Beeston Primary, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to ensure the full growth and development of the child - physically, intellectually, socially and morally.
We have a well-established proactive staff team that are committed to the education of the whole child.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic teaching assistant to work within our school. Your role will be to support all children in the setting and promote an inclusive ethos where all children have the opportunity to learn and reach their potential.
You will be someone who:
Has experience of working with children in a classroom setting
Has experience of working with children with SEND
Is passionate about working with children
Is creative and can think on their feet
Has excellent numeracy/literacy skills (GCSE C + (or equivalent) for maths and English)
Works well as part of a team
Has a clear understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.
We can offer you:
Dedicated and supportive colleagues
Opportunities for professional development to train and upskill your knowledge
Classes of creative and enthusiastic learners
Visits are encouraged or for an informal discussion about the post please email office@bee.unity-ed.uk or phone on 01328 701267
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
How to apply
Click on the Apply Now button. You can save you application and return to it later. Please ensure you have completed your application before the end date.
No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
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 Beeston Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 65 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beeston Primary School website
School location
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