Teaching Assistant

Burston Community Primary School, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TZ

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP4 £25,185 – SCP6 £25,989 per annum
• Actual salary: £18,436 - £19,369 pro rata per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a reliable, nurturing and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Burston Primary School. This role involves working across the school to proactively support the children in their learning and personal development — including during break & lunchtimes. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive, inclusive and engaging atmosphere, helping pupils thrive academically and socially.

At Burston Primary School, we aim to encourage and support our pupils to enjoy their childhoods and reach their full potential as motivated, ambitious and resilient learners — and, importantly, as kind individuals. We believe our small, close-knit communities and the beautiful South Norfolk countryside setting contribute significantly to our children’s development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Have previous experience working with children, ideally at primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment.
• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or an equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Be committed to high standards in teaching, learning, and professional development.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour.
• Understand the value of an inclusive environment and uphold high expectations for pupil behaviour.
• Be friendly, approachable, and professional in all aspects of school life.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, following school procedures during playtimes, lunchtimes, and classroom sessions.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 17th September 2025

Interview date: 22nd September 2025

For more information, please call 01379 741256 or email: s.underwood@bps.set.education

What the school offers its staff

At Burston & Tivetshall Primary Schools, we are proud to offer a dynamic, friendly and secure learning environment, where our positive approach to teaching and small class sizes enables us to inspire every child. Each pupil receives the close attention they deserve, ensuring they leave us fully prepared for their next stage of learning. In our most recent Ofsted inspections (2021), both schools were rated "Good", with a positive climate where pupils and staff feel valued and supported.

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

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 2022, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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About Burston Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 25 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burston Community Primary School website
• Email address: HR@setrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burston-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Burston Community Primary School

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