About this role
Tel: 01379 687318
Email: [email protected]
Headteachers: Mrs Joanna Lewis
NOR: 139 Age range: Years 4-11
Salary: Scale D, pt 6 £13.47 (TA) and Scale A, pt 3 £12.85 (MSA) Fixed term until 31.8.27 initially, but may continue Part-time 11 hours 20 minutes per week (TA) 1 hour per week (MSA) Term time plus 1 week Required to start 1 September 2026
We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our lovely school and the Bressingham team. Working hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:40am – 3.20pm
We are looking for someone who ideally:
Has experience of working with children. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour. Is flexible in supporting children in class, small group work and 1:1 as required. Has an understanding of children with additional needs. Has an adaptive, consistent and kind approach when supporting children to do their best. Is able to follow SEN and care plans. Has good English, maths and phonics skills and is confident to work in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Can communicate well and form positive relationships with children, parents and has the ability to work as a team. Can liaise with the class teacher and SENDCO to ensure learning takes place at the appropriate level. Can confidently carry out midday supervisory assistant duties, including helping to set up, monitor and clear up after lunches, and supervise and facilitate successful playtimes for children. In return we can offer:
A thriving and happy school community Training opportunities Children who are eager and excited to learn A wonderful team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. If you are interested in finding out more about our school and this role, please do call the headteacher, Joanna Lewis for an informal discussion.
How to apply
A job description and person specification are available from “Attachments”.
To download an application form, please select the orange “Apply for job” button.
Completed applications should be emailed to Joanna Lewis at [email protected].
Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 9am
Interview date: 16 July 2026
This appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references, successful DBS check and completion of all other safe recruitment procedures.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care; any successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.