About this role
Tel: 01485 533373
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/
Headteacher: Mrs J Sullivan
NOR: 165
Age Range: 4–11
Salary: Scale D, £13.47–£13.68 per hour Fixed term until 31 August 2027, initially, with the likelihood of extension Part Time32.5 hours per weekTerm time plus 1 week Start date: Asap
Hunstanton Primary School is friendly, welcoming and inclusive, with a strong sense of community. A clear sense of purpose, shared by pupils and staff, lies at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is for pupils and adults to Succeed, Enjoy and Aspire to be the best they can be.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring Teaching Assistant. This role requires a patient, dedicated and positive individual who is passionate about fulfilling our school’s vision.
Working pattern: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 (including ½ hour lunch duty per day)
Experience in a similar role, and the flexibility to work across the school, including within our Nurture provision, would be a distinct advantage.
The role
Work under the direction and guidance of the teacher or HLTA to support individuals and groups with their learningDeliver planned interventions to individuals and small groupsWe are looking for someone who:
Has experience of, and a passion for, working with children with special educational needsIs enthusiastic, committed and resilientEnjoys working as part of a teamIs able to use their initiative and adapt to different situationsIs reliable and trustworthyIs reflective and always seeking to improveWe can offer:
A warm and welcoming school, full of adults who go above and beyond for our childrenFriendly, hardworking and supportive staffMotivated and fun-loving pupilsSupportive governors and parentsA workplace where staff wellbeing is prioritisedHigh-quality professional development opportunities
For further information about our school, please visit our website: https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/ or our Facebook page.
We warmly welcome visits to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting the school office on 01485 533373.
How to apply
A job description and person specification are available in the attachments.
To download an application form, please click on the Apply for Job button. Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the school for the attention of the Headteacher.
Closing date: 1 June 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: TBC
Hunstanton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory reference checks. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone will not be accepted.
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, 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 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check. If you have information to declare, it may be protected under the Exceptions Order, and you may not be required to declare it. If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a criminal conviction declaration. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.