Teaching Assistant (Temporary until 31/08/2026)

Heacham Infant and Nursery School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7DQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th May 2026

• Closing date

  3 April 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: As of 01/04/2026 - Support Scale C, Point 5, £13.26/hour, Approx. £16,578 per annum (FTE £25,583 based on 37 hours) Please note the salary will be pro rata

Teaching Assistant (Temporary until 31/08/2026) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience of KS1/EYFS to join our friendly team. If you would like to join a school that creates an environment where pupils are enthused to learn and respect the world around them, then this is the job for you.

Start Date: May 2026

Salary: 

As of 01/04/2026

Support Scale C, Point 5, £13.26/hour, Approx. £16,578 per annum

(FTE £25,583 based on 37 hours)

Please note the salary will be pro rata

Hours: 

28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time +1)

8.30am - 12.00noon and 12.50pm – 3.00pm Mon – Fri

Temporary until 31/08/2026

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Heacham Infant School: https://www.heachaminfant.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

Under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff, work with individuals or groups to supervise physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN. Support access to learning for pupils using a wide range of resources and work closely with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum. To be able to promote positive play and work experiences and help the pupils to be more independent..

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Support for Pupils and Class Teacher

●       To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, making this part of the learning experience.

●       Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.

●       Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs, promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

●       To be proactive, adapting and preparing resources within lessons in discussion with the Class Teacher based on ITP targets/EHCP targets.

Support for the Curriculum

●       Support pupils to understand instructions and make reasonable adjustments in discussion with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum.

●       Prepare and maintain equipment/resources and assist pupils in their use, including the use of basic ICT as directed and also multisensory resources needed to enhance the pupils learning.

Support for the School

●       Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN code of practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

●       Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

●       Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards in this area by reporting concerns or information to Class Teacher, SENCO, Assistant Head and Head Teacher.

Job context and flexibility

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role.  This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.

For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd April 2026

Interview Dates: w/c 13th April 2026

Start Date: 5th May 2026

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 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. 

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

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

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 Heacham Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 96 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heacham Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heacham-infant-and-nursery-school-king-s-lynn

Together we explore, discover achieve and grow; developing outstanding practice

Our friendly, inclusive Infant school is situated in a large village on the West Norfolk coast. We believe it is important to work in partnership with you and your children to develop and build on their skills to create the best opportunities for their future. We will work hard to communicate your child's achievement throughout school, discussing targets and plans to support progress on a regular basis.

We have adopted the New Inspire Curriculum as a starting point to plan inspiring learning sequences and extend key skills through a breadth of engaging themes. We aim to develop childrens spiritual, moral, cultural and social skills suitable for modern Britain. This means that in our school we encourage respect, tolerance, kindness and thoughtfulness. It also means that we value and celebrate differences between us. We hope to raise our young childrens aspirations through links with the wider community and world.

We have great facilities, including extensive outdoor space and a Nursery offering flexible provision, including some full day spaces, for our 2-4 year olds. We plan trips, visits and workshops every term to make learning fun and offer a good range of after school clubs including multisports and Musical Theatre Club

Good achievement, happiness and good behaviour are our priorities and we ensure good care and guidance from dedicated staff and governors.

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