Teaching Assistant KS2

White Woman Lane Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7JA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from November 2026 or earlier

• Closing date

  3 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.70 per hour

Teaching Assistant KS2 job summary

Part of the Nebula Federation - Frettenham Primary School, Hainford Primary School, Horsford Primary School, Old Catton Junior School, White Woman Lane School, St. Faiths’ Primary School

Tel: 01603 419203

Executive Headteacher: Mrs. A. Best-White

Executive Deputy: Mrs. K. Connelly

Head of School: Mr. D. Richmond

Email: office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

• Salary Scale C £13.70 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 20-25 hours per week – 4 or 5 days per week
• Term time plus 1 week
• Required from November 2026 or earlier if possible

We are seeking to appoint someone who has a commitment to Inclusive practices and a child centred approach and would like the opportunity to work with children and support them with their learning. You will be expected to support small groups and work 1:1 with some pupils. We are looking for applicants with an excellent level of Literacy and Numeracy and evidence of additional training in supporting children of all abilities is desirable. The ability to work co-operatively, to use your initiative and a desire to develop professionally is essential.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about ensuring all children are supported to do the best they can
• Have very good numeracy and literacy skills
• Can form positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• A reflective person who is always seeking to improve;
• Passionate about making learning irresistible for children.
• Able to use their initiative to support learning and behaviour and be adaptable to situations and willing to work as part of a team
• Can maintain confidentiality and have a high level of professionalism
• Are willing to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary

We can offer you:

• A child centred ethos which achieves high standards of behaviour for learning and attainment
• A professional, welcoming and supportive staff with high expectations
• An excellent working environment and a supportive community
• Opportunities for training and professional development

This post is suitable for someone wanting appropriate experience to enter teaching at a later date.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01603 419203 or email office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

To download an or a copy of our application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job button. Completed forms should be returned to office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

The school will not accept applications made via CV.

Please provide a current email address, as invitations to interview will be made by email.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date.

In accordance with the Department of Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Closing date:   3 October 2026       

Interview date:  TBC

The Nebula Federation of schools is committed to Equal Opportunities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, also proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two suitable references. Our Safer Recruitment Policy states we will call for all references in advance of interview.

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The Federation 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.

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 White Woman Lane Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: White Woman Lane Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-woman-lane-junior-school

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