Teaching Assistant/MSA – KS1
St Faiths CofE Primary School, Norwich., Norfolk, NR10 3LF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026 or ASAP
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 1am
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £12.85-£13.26 per hour
Teaching Assistant/MSA – KS1 job summary
Tel: 01603 737405
Email: office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Best-White
Executive Deputy: Mrs J Porter
Head of School: Miss K Wilson
- Salary – TA, Scale C £13.26 and MSA, Scale A £12.85 per hour
- Permanent
- TA – 22.5 hours per week (M-F), Term Time plus 1 week
- MSA – 2.5 hours per week (M-F)
- Required from October 2026 or ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support children in a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.
You will work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with KS1 Programme of Study
Key Responsibilities
- Observe, record and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
- Provide individual and small-group support, including for children with SEND or additional needs
- Support the class teacher to create a safe, inclusive, well-organised and purposeful learning environment
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
- Promote positive behaviour and social development
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents and carers
Essential Qualities and Skills
- A warm, patient and nurturing approach to working with children
- A genuine passion for Primary Education and child development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A calm, flexible and positive attitude
- Reliability, professionalism and a strong work ethic
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Desirable (but not essential)
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare)
- Previous experience working in an EYFS and or/KS1 setting
- Knowledge of supporting children with additional needs
We Offer
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A rewarding role supporting children at a vital stage of their development
This post is suitable for someone wanting appropriate experience to enter teaching at a later date.
It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 21 September 2026 and 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.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01603 898353 or email - office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk
How to apply
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed forms should be returned to - office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk
The school will not accept applications made via CV.
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 21 September 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
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.
In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before 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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Faiths CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 80 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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