Teaching Assistant

Hethersett VC Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  10 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: £13.91-£14.13 per hour

Teaching Assistant job summary

Tel: 01603 810498 

Email: office@hethersettprimary.co.uk 

Website: https://www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk 

 

Headteacher: Matthew Parslow-Williams 

NOR: 335 

                                                          

• Salary: £13.91-£14.13 per hour  
• Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027  
• Part Time 
• 17.5 hours per week 
• Term Time + 1 week 
• Required ASAP 

 

Hethersett VC Primary School is a friendly and welcoming primary school situated in the popular and growing village of Hethersett, on the southern outskirts of Norwich. Our 335 pupils are supported by a committed team of staff and governors who work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. 

Our established and characterful school benefits from excellent facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, Forest School with a pond, purpose-built art room with a kiln, and extensive outdoor areas. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. Working alongside the class teacher, you will help pupils achieve their full potential through whole-class, small-group and individual support. 

The position is initially temporary but has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Believes that every child can succeed 
• Has high expectations of pupils 
• Is enthusiastic, positive and committed 
• Can use their initiative 
• Works effectively as part of a team 
• Builds positive relationships with children and parents 

In return, we offer: 

• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn 
• A friendly and supportive staff team 
• A positive ethos based on Christian values 
• Training and support for our classroom schemes of work 
• Opportunities for continued professional development 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk 

 

How to apply: 

A Job description is available to download from ‘attachments’ 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed applications should be returned via email to finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk 

 

Closing Date: 23 November 2026, 12 noon      

Interview Date: TBC  

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 

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.

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. 

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 Hethersett VC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hethersett VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hethersett-vc-primary-school

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