Teaching Assistant

Robert Kett Primary School, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0LS

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,668 - £4,742

Teaching Assistant job summary

Part of Unity Schools Partnership  

Tel: 01953 603405 

Email: head@robertkett.net

• Salary: £4,668 - £4,742 actual pa (£26,427- £26,846 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 
• Part Time 
• 8 hours per week 
• Term Time Only 
• Required 04 January 2027 

 

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential? 

We are seeking a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious school team. 

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development. You will help create a positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, challenged and inspired to succeed. 

We are looking for someone who:  

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children (desirable) 
• Is committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning. 
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families 
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and enthusiasm 
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 

We can offer:  

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression A positive school culture where staff wellbeing is valued 
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Cara Fahy Headteacher at Robert Kett on head@robertkett.net 

 

How to apply: 

A job description and information pack are available to download from ‘attachments’ 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form. 

Please refer to the job description for full person specification. 

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. 

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. 

 

Closing Date: 27 November 2026 

Interview Date: 29 November 2026 

 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.  

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

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

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

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.

About Robert Kett Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Robert Kett Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-kett-primary-school-wymondham

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