Teaching Assistant - Level 1

West Earlham Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  26 May 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: Scale C - £19,538 p/a

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 job summary

Tel: 01603 454569 

Email: office@westearlhamjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: https://www.wejs.co.uk 

• Salary: Scale C - £19,538 p/a 
• Fixed term contract to 31.08.2027 
• Part Time 
• 33 hours per week  
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• To start in September 2026 

Join our vibrant junior school and help every child thrive. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of our dynamic and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated Inclusion Team, supporting pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. 

 

The successful candidate will provide tailored learning and pastoral support for children with a range of additional needs and may be required to support with intimate care duties where appropriate. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to children’s educational and personal development. 

 

Working pattern: 

Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.30, 1.00 - 3.30 and until 4.30 on Thursdays 

 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND and a strong commitment to inclusive practice 
• Is open to supporting pupils with personal and intimate care needs where required  
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff and works well as part of a team 
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting children’s learning and wellbeing 

 

We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county. 

Applicants should access more information about our school via our website www.wejs.co.uk.  For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 454569. 

 

How to Apply 

A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’.   

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.   

We look forward to receiving your application and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

If you have not heard from us within seven days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.  We thank you for your interest in our school and wish you well in your career. 

Closing date: 8 June 2026, 9am 

Interview date:12 June 2026 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of this role 

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 West Earlham Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Earlham Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-earlham-junior-school

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