Teaching Assistant/MSA

Fakenham Junior School, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 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: £7,576.00 Annually (Actual) Subject to an impending pay award

Teaching Assistant/MSA job summary

We wish to appoint an outstanding individual to join our happy and positive school, supporting with lunchtime supervision and in the classroom, assisting the class teacher, supporting students.

The role is for 15 hours Monday - Friday and will be split as follows:

• 12-1pm MSA
• 1-3pm Teaching Assistant

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of what children can achieve
• Can inspire all children including those who have barriers to learning
• Can work as part of a team

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour
• Has good English and Maths, essential to have a L2 qualification in both
• Is a nurturing, calm and forward-thinking individual
• Would embrace our school ethos
• Can communicate well and form positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Has a calm, patient approach to supporting the needs of children and can demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Is flexible and adaptable to situations and willing to work as part of a team

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 Fakenham Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 257 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fakenham Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fakenham-junior-school

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