Teaching Assistant

Horsford CofE VA Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3ES

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 per hour

Teaching Assistant job summary

Part of the Nebula Federation of Schools

Tel: 01603 898348

Email:  office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mrs A Best-White

Executive Deputy and Head of School: Ms K Anatola

• Salary – Scale C, £13.05 per hour
• Temporary in the first instance
• Part Time
• 25 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required from January 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, feel valued, and experience irresistible learning? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to inclusive practice and a child-centred approach. This is a wonderful opportunity to work closely with children, supporting them both academically and emotionally to reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone with strong literacy and numeracy skills, and while additional training in supporting children with a range of abilities is desirable, a positive attitude and a commitment to professional growth are essential. The ability to work collaboratively, use initiative, and reflect on your own practice will be key to success in this role.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about helping every child achieve their very best
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Build warm, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Are reflective, proactive and always seeking to improve
• Are excited about making learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable
• Can use initiative to support learning and behaviour and work flexibly as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high levels of professionalism
• Are willing to undertake training and attend meetings when required

We can offer you:

• A child-centred ethos where behaviour for learning and achievement are highly valued
• A welcoming, supportive and professional staff team with high expectations
• A positive working environment and a supportive school community
• Excellent opportunities for training and professional development

This post is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable school-based experience prior to pursuing a career in teaching.

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office on 01603 898348.

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be returned to - office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk 

Please ensure you provide a current email address, as interview invitations will be issued via email.

Should the right applicant apply, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. 

Closing date:  15 December 2025, 4pm

Interview date:  TBC

The Nebula Federation of Schools is committed to Equal Opportunities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two suitable references will be required. In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, references will be requested in advance of interview.

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 Horsford CofE VA Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Christian, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horsford CofE VA Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horsford-cofe-va-primary-school

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