Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Duties

Wensum Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly MSA Role £12.65 per hour

Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Duties job summary

Teaching Assistant - Wensum Junior
Fixed Term to 31.8.26 in the first instance
TA role D Grade - £13.26-£13.47 - 18 hours per week. Term Time plus one week.

MSA role A Grade £12.65 per hour 1.5 hours per week. Term time only.

8.30-3.30 pm. Three days per week. Days worked to be discussed at interview.

Start date: ASAP

Purpose of the Role

Teaching Assistant - You will promote students' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion, providing tailored support to individuals or small groups to help them access the curriculum and experience a sense of achievement.

The ideal candidate will be a supportive presence in the classroom, actively contributing to inclusive practices and leading learning sessions with confidence. The role also plays a key part in building upon the successes of the school, helping to drive forward improvements towards an outstanding future for all pupils.

As a Teaching Assistant, your role is to work collaboratively with class teachers to enhance the learning and attainment of pupils, ensuring they reach their full potential.

You will work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and policies, promoting the safeguarding and protection of all pupils in the school. As part of this role you will demonstrate integrity, maintain high expectations, and show consideration for upholding the highest standards of care for children, staff, parents, and the wider community.

As a Midday Supervisor Assistant you are responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and appropriate conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period. This includes supervision in classrooms, the dining room, playground, and while pupils are moving between areas.

The role involves assisting pupils during mealtimes, and clearing away afterwards to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

You will support pupils by encouraging positive behaviour, promoting respectful interactions, and helping to resolve minor conflicts. A key part of the role is fostering inclusive play and encouraging children to engage with one another in a friendly and cooperative manner, helping to build social skills and a sense of community.

You will also provide basic first aid when needed and communicate effectively with teaching staff to report any concerns or incidents, always adhering to the school’s safeguarding and health and safety policies.

We encourage school visits, if you would like to discuss the role or book a visit to the school please contact the school office.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects 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.

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 Wensum Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wensum Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wensum-junior-school-norwich

At Wensum Junior School we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment for all children to learn. We are on an exciting journey, We are a Junior School in Norwich teaching children aged 7-11 close to Norwich city centre.

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