Teaching Assistant (Temporary-Illness Cover)

Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  5 November 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: £13.70- £14.14 per hour DOE

Teaching Assistant (Temporary-Illness Cover) job summary

Tel: 01603 270224 

Email: office@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk  

Website: https://www.southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk  

 

Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Lake 

NOR: 103 

Age: 4-11 years 

 

• Salary: £13.70- £14.14 per hour DOE 
• Temporary until 12/02/2027 
• Part Time 
• 6.5 hours per week 
• Term Time only 
• Required ASAP 

 

The children, staff and governors of Fairhaven C of E V.A Primary School are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time contract. The successful candidate will mainly support the teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 but will need to have a flexible approach and be willing to work across all key stages, if required. 

You will need to:   

• Have an good knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum 
• Have experience and knowledge of teaching phonics 
• Support all abilities – both those working below and those working above age related expectations 
• Have a knowledge of growth mind-set and be able to motivate all pupils 
• Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils and staff and supportive the well-being of all 
• Be flexible, collaborative and supportive by helping colleagues 
• Embed our Christian values of Belief – Friendship – Diversity – Achieve into your teaching 
• Have relevant experience or be working towards a TA qualification 

What we can offer:  

• A “Good” school (December 2024 Ofsted) 
• A caring, welcoming school environment that values everyone and strives to deliver the best possible education for our pupils 
• An experienced team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are excited about working alongside our successful candidate 
• Fantastic, well behaved children who love to learn 
• Friendly and supportive parents and Governors  

The working hours for this role are 6.5 hours per week (2 morning sessions, Monday & Tuesday 8.45 – 12.00 am) This is a fixed term position until 12th February 2027, with the possibility to extend if needed  

 

How to apply: 

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

Completed applications should be returned via email to office@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk  

 

Closing Date: 20 November 2026, 12 noon      

Interview Dates: TBC  

 

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. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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 Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairhaven-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

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