Teaching Assistant / MSA

Bressingham Primary School, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  2 October 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: TA £13.92/hr and MSA £13.28/hr

Teaching Assistant / MSA job summary

Tel: 01379 687318

Email: info@bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Lewis

NOR: 142       Age range: 4-11 years

• Salary – TA Scale D6, £13.92/hr and MSA Scale A3, £13.28/hr
• Temporary until 31 August 2027 initially, but will most likely continue
• Part Time
• TA – 25 hours 50 mins per week, Term Time plus 1 week   
• MSA – 5 hours per week, Term Time only     
• Required ASAP

We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our lovely school and the Bressingham team. Hours of work, TA 8.40am-3.20pm and MSA, 1 hour at lunchtime, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour.
• Is flexible in supporting children in class, small group work and 1:1 as required.
• Is able to support small groups with phonics, reading, writing and maths. 
• Has an understanding of children with additional needs.
• Has an adaptive, consistent and kind approach when supporting children to do their best. 
• Is able to follow SEN and care plans.
• Has good English, maths and phonics skills and is confident to work in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Can communicate well and form positive relationships with children, parents and has the ability to work as a team.
• Can liaise with the class teacher and SENDCO to ensure learning takes place at the appropriate level. 
• Can confidently carry out midday supervisory assistant duties, including helping to set up, monitor and clear up after lunches, and supervise and facilitate successful playtimes for children.

In return we can offer:

• A thriving and happy school community
• Training opportunities
• Children who are eager and excited to learn
• A wonderful team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the headteacher via – info@bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Completed applications should be emailed to Joanna Lewis at - info@bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk or send by post to the address above.

Closing date:   30 October 2026, 9am

Interview date:   5 November 2026

This appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references, successful DBS check and completion of all other safe recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care; any successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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 Bressingham Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bressingham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bressingham-primary-school

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