Teaching Assistant - primary phase

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School), Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £11,562-£11,743 actual pa

Teaching Assistant - primary phase job summary

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT

Tel: 01379 852561  

Email: ejohnson@sancroft.stbenets.org or lbotwright@sancroft.stbenets.org

 

• Salary - Scale C, SCP3-4, £11,562-£11,743 actual pa (£25,614-£26,016 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part time
• 19.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time: + 1 week
• Required for November 2026

Ensure Safety. Foster Friendship. Make Your Mark.

Are you a proactive, caring individual who thrives on nurturing young minds and supporting children during their crucial early learning journey? Harleston Sancroft Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Primary Phase community, where every child’s unique path is valued and celebrated.

Why Sancroft?

At the heart of our school lies a deep commitment to the "whole child". Here, we believe that people matter first. Relationships are the foundation of everything we achieve, and we have built a school where both pupils and staff are encouraged not just to participate, but to truly thrive. In our Primary Phase, your daily contributions in the classroom will make a tangible, lasting difference to our younger learners every single day.

The Role

You will play a vital role in supporting classroom learning, championing a safe, inclusive, and joyful educational environment. Working alongside our dedicated teaching team, you will help deliver rich learning experiences, facilitate active play, and ensure that every pupil feels secure, supported, and celebrated.

A background as a skilled Early Years Practitioner (EYFS) is highly desirable, as we place strong value on child-initiated learning, foundational development, and rich play experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who promotes respect, kindness, and curiosity both inside and outside the classroom. You see potential in every interaction, possess boundless patience, and have the warmth and communication skills needed to engage primary-aged children effectively.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds experience or strong skills as an Early Years Practitioner (desirable).
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of early child development and play-based learning.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable nature.
• Is looking for a rewarding role within a supportive community where your talents will be nurtured.

Working Pattern:

Monday – Friday 08:30-12:30 (finishing at 12noon on one day, day TBC)

If you would like to be a part of this journey and for more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Head of Primary and all through school SENDCO; Laura Botwright 01379 853211 - lbotwright@sancroft.stbenets.org 

How to apply

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack 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.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date:   4 November 2026, 9am

Interview date:  w/c  9 November 2026

 

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

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.

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

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 The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 824 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-harleston-sancroft-academy-a-3-16-church-of-england-school

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