Teaching Assistant/MSA – KS1

Tel: 01603 737405

Email: office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Best-White

Executive Deputy: Mrs J Porter

Head of School: Miss K Wilson

• Salary – TA, Scale C £13.26 and MSA, Scale A £12.85 per hour
• Permanent
• TA – 22.5 hours per week (M-F), Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 2.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Required from October 2026 or ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support children in a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with KS1 Programme of Study

Key Responsibilities

• Observe, record and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for children with SEND or additional needs
• Support the class teacher to create a safe, inclusive, well-organised and purposeful learning environment
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
• Promote positive behaviour and social development
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and carers

Essential Qualities and Skills

• A warm, patient and nurturing approach to working with children
• A genuine passion for Primary Education and child development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, flexible and positive attitude
• Reliability, professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Desirable (but not essential)

• Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare)
• Previous experience working in an EYFS and or/KS1 setting
• Knowledge of supporting children with additional needs

We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A rewarding role supporting children at a vital stage of their development

This post is suitable for someone wanting appropriate experience to enter teaching at a later date. 

It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 21 September 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date. 

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01603 898353 or email - office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be returned to - office@stfaithsprimary.norfolk.sch.uk  

The school will not accept applications made via CV.  

Closing date:   18 September 2026

Interview date:  w/c  21 September 2026

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.

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. 

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 

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.