Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor Duties
Howard Junior School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 16.5 hours as a Teaching Assistant. 3 hours as a Midday Supervisor
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31/08/2026
Actual salary
- Teaching Assistant post - £9,812 to £9.986 per annum. Midday Supervisor - £1,662 per annum. Both posts are pro rated for part time/part year contracts
Pay scale
- Teaching Assistant Band D and Midday Supervisor Band B
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role combines classroom support with Midday Supervisor duties, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within our academy. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.
Teaching Assistant post - 16.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per tear (term time +1 week), fixed term to 31/08/2026.
Midday Supervisor - 3 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), fixed term to 31/08/2025.
About You
- English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent.
- Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent.
- Experience of working in an education setting.
- Experience of working with children of a relevant age
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding regulations.
- Effective use of ICT for learning.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
- Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.
- Knowledge of school standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a school environment, e.g. Basic Health and Safety Training.
- Understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection.
- Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary.
What the school offers its staff
Our Story
Howard Junior School, part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), is a vibrant and caring school located in King’s Lynn. We are proud to work closely with other academies across West Norfolk, Breckland, and Brandon, sharing best practices and resources. Led by a dedicated team of professionals, we strive to create an environment where every pupil can thrive through a stimulating and challenging curriculum. Visit our website to learn more about our values, achievements, and latest updates.
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming, professional and supportive team.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A leadership team who listen and value staff feedback.
- Wellbeing and mental health support.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s Barred List where applicable), medical checks, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, and welcome part-time and flexible working applications.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Howard Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01553603017
Arranging a visit to Howard Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.
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